COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 西 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bird settling into its nest, representing sunset; compare 東
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How to Write 西 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
the West
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
西
the West
Common words
dōng xī
东西
east and west
xī běi
西北
northwest
xī fāng
西方
the West; the Occident; Western countries
xī guā
西瓜
watermelon
xī nán
西南
southwest
xī bù
西部
western part
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
西
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西
西
西
西
西
LEARNING TIP
Remember 西
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 西
Common words and phrases
dōng xī
east and west
xī běi
northwest
xī fāng
the West; the Occident; Western countries
xī guā
watermelon
xī nán
southwest
xī bù
western part
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“西”。
Zhège zì shì “xī”.
This character is “西”.
我正在学习“西”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xī” zì.
I am learning the character “西”.
请写一遍“西”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xī”.
Please write “西” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 西?
西 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 西 (xī) mean?
西 (xī) means the West.
What is the radical of 西?
The radical of 西 is 西, associated with Not yet classified.