COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 消 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 肖 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 消 (xiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to diminish; to subside
xiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiāo
消
to diminish; to subside
Common words
qǔ xiāo
取消
to cancel; cancellation
xiāo xī
消息
news; information
xiāo fèi
消费
to consume (goods and services, resources etc)
xiāo huà
消化
to digest (food); (fig.) to absorb (information etc); to assimilate; to process
xiāo jí
消极
negative; passive; inactive
xiāo shī
消失
to disappear; to fade away
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
消
消
消
消
消
消
消
消
LEARNING TIP
Remember 消
Say “xiāo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 消
Common words and phrases
qǔ xiāo
to cancel; cancellation
xiāo xī
news; information
xiāo fèi
to consume (goods and services, resources etc)
xiāo huà
to digest (food); (fig.) to absorb (information etc); to assimilate; to process
xiāo jí
negative; passive; inactive
xiāo shī
to disappear; to fade away
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“消”。
Zhège zì shì “xiāo”.
This character is “消”.
我正在学习“消”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “消”.
请写一遍“消”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiāo”.
Please write “消” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 消?
消 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 消 (xiāo) mean?
消 (xiāo) means to diminish; to subside.
What is the radical of 消?
The radical of 消 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.