掀 Stroke Order — How to Write 掀

Stroke Order

掀 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.

掀 Radical and Character Components

Components:扌欣

掀 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 欣 indicates the sound.

Radical: 扌 + 8 more strokes

掀 Pronunciation and Pinyin

xiān

Meanings of 掀 in Chinese

xiān掀

To lift, raise, or open something with a quick or sudden movement; can also mean to start or set off (e.g., a trend or a wave).

微风轻柔地掀起她的发丝。

A gentle breeze softly lifted her strands of hair.

To stir up, to incite, or to launch (emotions, trouble, or a movement).

这次活动在学生中掀起了学习传统文化的热潮。

This event stirred up an enthusiasm for learning traditional culture among students.

Common Words and Phrases with 掀

xiān掀diào掉

to remove or tear off (a covering or part of something), often with force or by natural elements.

大风把屋顶上的瓦片都掀掉了。

The strong wind blew off all the tiles from the roof.

xiān掀dòng动

To stir, agitate, or cause something to move, often implying initiation or provocation.

她的热情感染了在场的每一个人，掀动了大家对学习的热情。

Her enthusiasm infected everyone present, stirring up everyone's passion for learning.

xiān掀fēng风gǔ鼓làng浪

To stir up trouble, to instigate conflict or disputes.

为了个人利益，有些人常常会在背后掀风鼓浪，挑拨离间。

For personal gain, some people often stir up trouble behind the scenes, sowing discord.

xiān掀téng腾

to stir up; to churn; to agitate

狂风把地上的落叶掀腾起来，四处飞舞。

The strong wind stirred up the fallen leaves on the ground, making them fly everywhere.

xiān掀tiān天jiē揭dì地

Earth-shaking; describing tremendous momentum, scale, or extraordinary capability.

这位杰出艺术家的新作品，以其前所未有的创意和震撼力，在艺术界掀天揭地，引起了广泛的关注和讨论。

This outstanding artist's new work, with its unprecedented creativity and powerful impact, has caused an earth-shattering stir in the art world, attracting widespread attention and discussion.

xiān掀yǒng涌

to surge; to seethe; to roll up in waves