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犀 Stroke Order — How to Write 犀

Stroke Order

犀 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 牛, 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.

犀 Radical and Character Components

Components:尾牛

犀 is an ideographic compound. An ox 牛 with a tail 尾.

Radical: 牛 + 8 more strokes

犀 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xī

Meanings of 犀 in Chinese

1

xī犀

A large mammal with thick, wrinkled skin and one or two horns on its nose, commonly known as a rhinoceros. Figuratively, in phrases like '灵犀' (líng xī), it refers to a telepathic understanding or strong intuitive connection between people.
他们之间心有灵犀一点通，无需多言便能理解对方。
They have a telepathic understanding, able to comprehend each other without many words.
When pronounced 'xī', it means sturdy, as in '犀舟' (sturdy boat), or sharp/keen, as in '犀利' (sharp, keen, incisive).
他的眼神很犀利，能看穿一切。
His gaze is very keen, able to see through everything.

Common Words and Phrases with 犀

1
xī犀jiǎo角
Rhinoceros horn, a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient.
在古代，犀角常被雕刻成精美的工艺品。
In ancient times, rhinoceros horns were often carved into exquisite handicrafts.
2
xī犀lì利
Sharp, incisive, or penetrating; often used to describe keenness in language, intellect, or observation.
他的眼神犀利，仿佛能看透人心。
His gaze is sharp, as if it can see through people's hearts.

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Idioms with 犀

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Questions about 犀

What does 犀 mean in Chinese?

犀 (xī) means “A large mammal with thick” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 犀?

犀 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 犀 have?

犀 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 犀?

犀 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 牛. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 犀?

The radical of 犀 is 牛, and 犀 is an ideographic compound.