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熹 Stroke Order — How to Write 熹

Stroke Order

熹 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 灬, 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.

熹 Radical and Character Components

Components:喜灬

熹 is a phono-semantic compound: 灬 (fire) carries the meaning, while 喜 indicates the sound.

Radical: 灬 + 12 more strokes

熹 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xī

Meanings of 熹 in Chinese

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xī熹

Bright, radiant light, often referring to the faint light of dawn or starlight.
晨光熹微，万物苏醒。
With the faint light of dawn, all things awaken.
To glow brightly; radiant, as with heat or light.
晨光熹微，万物苏醒。
The morning light faintly glows, and all things awaken.
A character often used in ancient Chinese personal names.
朱熹是宋代著名的理学家。
Zhu Xi was a famous Neo-Confucian philosopher of the Song dynasty.

Common Words and Phrases with 熹

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xī熹wēi微
Dim or faint light, especially at dawn; glimmering.
清晨，太阳的熹微光线透过薄雾，轻柔地洒在山谷中，带来一丝宁静与祥和。
In the early morning, the faint sunlight, filtered through the thin mist, gently spread across the valley, bringing a touch of tranquility and peace.

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Questions about 熹

What does 熹 mean in Chinese?

熹 (xī) means “Bright” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 熹?

熹 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 熹 have?

熹 has 16 strokes.

How do you write 熹?

熹 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 灬. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 熹?

The radical of 熹 is 灬, and 熹 is a phono-semantic compound.