COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 洗 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 先 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 洗 (xǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wash; to bathe
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xǐ
洗
to wash; to bathe
Common words
xǐ zǎo
洗澡
to bathe; to take a shower
qīng xǐ
清洗
to wash; to clean; to purge
xǐ shù
洗漱
to wash the face and rinse the mouth
chōng xǐ
冲洗
to rinse; to wash; to develop (photographic film)
xǐ dí
洗涤
to rinse; to wash; washing
xǐ lǐ
洗礼
baptism (lit. or fig.)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
洗
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洗
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 洗
Say “xǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 洗
Common words and phrases
xǐ zǎo
to bathe; to take a shower
qīng xǐ
to wash; to clean; to purge
xǐ shù
to wash the face and rinse the mouth
chōng xǐ
to rinse; to wash; to develop (photographic film)
xǐ dí
to rinse; to wash; washing
xǐ lǐ
baptism (lit. or fig.)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“洗”。
Zhège zì shì “xǐ”.
This character is “洗”.
我正在学习“洗”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “洗”.
请写一遍“洗”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xǐ”.
Please write “洗” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 洗?
洗 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 洗 (xǐ) mean?
洗 (xǐ) means to wash; to bathe.
What is the radical of 洗?
The radical of 洗 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.