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獬 Stroke Order — How to Write 獬

Stroke Order

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

獬 Radical and Character Components

Components:犭解

獬 is a phono-semantic compound: 犭 (animal) carries the meaning, while 解 indicates the sound.

Radical: 犭 + 13 more strokes

獬 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiè

Meanings of 獬 in Chinese

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xiè獬

Refers to 'Xiezhi' (獬豸), a mythical creature in ancient Chinese legends known for its ability to discern right from wrong and punish the wicked with its horn.
传说中的獬豸,是公正的象征。
The legendary Xiezhi is a symbol of justice.

Common Words and Phrases with 獬

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xiè獬zhì豸
Xiezhi (獬豸) is a mythical creature from ancient China, often depicted as a goat-like or unicorn-like beast, known for its ability to discern right from wrong and gore the guilty with its horn in disputes.
古老的传说中,獬豸是公正的象征,它能分辨善恶,维护世间的公道。
In ancient legends, the Xiezhi is a symbol of justice, capable of distinguishing good from evil and upholding fairness in the world.

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Questions about 獬

What does 獬 mean in Chinese?

獬 (xiè) means “Refers to 'Xiezhi' (獬豸)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 獬?

獬 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 獬 have?

獬 has 16 strokes.

How do you write 獬?

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

What is the radical of 獬?

The radical of 獬 is 犭, and 獬 is a phono-semantic compound.

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