希 Stroke Order — How to Write 希
希 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 巾, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
希 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 巾 + 4 more strokes
希 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xī
Meanings of 希 in Chinese
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xī希
Rare; few; uncommon.
能在生活中遇到如此真诚的朋友，实属希有。
To meet such sincere friends in life is truly rare.
To hope; to wish for; to aspire to.
我希望这次旅行能一切顺利。
I hope this trip goes smoothly.
Common Words and Phrases with 希
1
rare and precious (referring to items that are valuable due to their scarcity)
这块陨石因其独特的构成和在地球上极为罕见的特性，被收藏家们视为世间希贵的珍宝。
This meteorite, due to its unique composition and extreme rarity on Earth, is regarded by collectors as an exceptionally precious treasure in the world.
2
Rare or uncommon; also, to cherish, value, or care about (often used to express disinterest).
这种古老的雕刻技艺现在已经很希罕了，能掌握的人屈指可数。
This ancient carving technique is quite rare now, and only a handful of people can master it.
3
a rare or strange item; something unusual
他总喜欢收集一些奇特的石头，说是些希罕儿
He always likes to collect peculiar stones, calling them curiosities.
4
hope for; wish for
她希冀着能够通过自己的努力，实现环游世界的梦想。
She aspires to realize her dream of traveling the world through her own efforts.
5
Greece (Xīlà) is a country located on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula. Known for its numerous islands and mountainous terrain, it is the birthplace of Western civilization. Its capital is Athens, and its economy relies significantly on tourism and agriculture.
我一直梦想着去希腊旅行，欣赏那里的美丽风景和古老遗迹。
I have always dreamed of traveling to Greece to admire its beautiful scenery and ancient ruins.
6
Rare and strange
这个深海生物的颜色真是希奇，以前从未见过。
The color of this deep-sea creature is truly rare and novel; I've never seen anything like it before.
7
Curious and strange; bizarre.
他常常在森林里发现一些希奇古怪的植物，它们的形状和颜色都与众不同。
He often discovers some strange and peculiar plants in the forest; their shapes and colors are unique.
8
to hope for; to aspire to
我们希企在科研领域取得突破性进展，为人类福祉贡献力量。
We aspire to make groundbreaking progress in scientific research and contribute to human well-being.
9
To hope for and desire to obtain.
她希求得到大家的理解和支持。
She earnestly desires to gain everyone's understanding and support.
10
extremely rare; unique in the world
这件艺术品是希世珍宝，吸引了无数爱好者前来观赏。
This artwork is a rare treasure, attracting countless enthusiasts to come and appreciate it.
11
To try to achieve a certain purpose, often with negative connotations; to scheme.
小偷希图趁夜色潜入那户人家偷窃。
The thief attempted to sneak into that household under the cover of night to steal.
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rare and precious
这本古籍因其内容的独特性和存世量稀少，被文化界视为希珍的瑰宝。
This ancient book is regarded by cultural circles as a rare and precious treasure due to its unique content and limited number of surviving copies.
More words with 希
- bù不xī希wàng望do not wish, do not hope
- xī希là腊shén神huà话Greek mythology, Greek myths
- zhēn真xī希wàng望I wish, I hope
- chōng充mǎn满xī希wàng望hopeful, promising
- jì寄xī希wàng望yú于to pin one's hopes on, to place one's hopes on
- xī希wàng望néng能Hope to, Wish to
- xī希wàng望néng能gòu够hope to, wish to
- háo毫wú无xī希wàng望hopeless, no hope
- dōu都xī希wàng望Everyone hopes, All hope
- duō多xī希wàng望I wish, How I wish
- xī希shì世zhēn珍bǎo宝rare treasure, priceless treasure
- xī希wàng望zhī之xīng星Star of Hope
- zhǐ只xī希wàng望I only hope, I just hope
- xī希wàng望néng能yǒu有I hope to have, Hopefully there will be
- xī希wàng望tā他néng能Hope he can, Hopefully he can
- zhèng正shì是xī希wàng望It is hope., That's the hope.
- shēng生de的xī希wàng望Hope of life, Hope for life
Idioms with 希
- xī希shì世zhī之bǎo宝a rare and precious treasure
- xī希shì世zhī之zhēn珍a rare and precious treasure
- dà大yǒu有xī希wàng望very promising
- yī一xiàn线xī希wàng望a glimmer of hope
- xī希shì世qí奇bǎo宝a priceless rarity
- xī希shì世zhī之cái才a rare and exceptional talent
- chéng承fēng风xī希zhǐ旨curry favor with superiors
- dà大yīn音xī希shēng声profound impact without outward show
- qiǎn浅xī希jìn近qiú求aim low, seek immediate gains
- shēng声xī希wèi味dàn淡obscure, unremarkable, or little known
- yuán缘mù木xī希yú鱼climb a tree to seek fish
- xī希zhǐ旨chéng承yán颜to pander to superiors' wishes
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Open the tool →Questions about 希
What does 希 mean in Chinese?
希 (xī) means “Rare” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 希?
希 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 希 have?
希 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 希?
希 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 巾. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 希?
The radical of 希 is 巾.