COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 袖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 衤 (clothes) suggests the meaning, while 由 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 袖 (xiù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sleeve
xiùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
xiù
袖
sleeve
Common words
xiù zǐ
袖子
sleeve
lǐng xiù
领袖
leader
xiù zhēn
袖珍
pocket-sized; pocket (book etc)
xiù shǒu páng guān
袖手旁观
to watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on without lifting a finger
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 袖
Say “xiù” 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.
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Common words and phrases
xiù zǐ
sleeve
lǐng xiù
leader
xiù zhēn
pocket-sized; pocket (book etc)
xiù shǒu páng guān
to watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on without lifting a finger
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 袖?
袖 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 袖 (xiù) mean?
袖 (xiù) means sleeve.
What is the radical of 袖?
The radical of 袖 is 衤, associated with Not yet classified.