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鞋 Stroke Order — How to Write 鞋

Stroke Order

鞋 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 革, 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.

鞋 Radical and Character Components

Components:革圭

鞋 is a phono-semantic compound: 革 (leather) carries the meaning, while 圭 indicates the sound.

Radical: 革 + 6 more strokes

鞋 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xié

Meanings of 鞋 in Chinese

1

xié鞋

A covering for the foot, typically made of durable material, worn for protection and comfort while walking.
这位鞋匠修好了我的皮鞋。
This shoemaker repaired my leather shoes.

Common Words and Phrases with 鞋

1
xié鞋bá拔
A shoehorn is a tool used to help slide one's foot into a shoe easily.
每次穿皮鞋时,他都会使用鞋拔,这样既方便又不会损伤鞋后跟。
Every time he puts on his leather shoes, he uses a shoehorn, which is convenient and prevents damage to the heel of the shoe.
2
xié鞋bāng帮
The upper part of a shoe, above the sole.
这双鞋的鞋帮是用柔软的皮革制成的,穿着很舒适。
The upper of these shoes is made of soft leather, making them very comfortable to wear.
3
xié鞋dài带
A shoelace is a string or cord used for tying shoes.
我弯下腰系上松开的鞋带。
I bent down to tie my loose shoelace.
4
xié鞋dǐ底
The sole of a shoe.
这双鞋的鞋底很厚,穿起来很舒服。
The sole of these shoes is very thick, making them comfortable to wear.
5
xié鞋gēn跟
The part of a shoe that supports the back of the foot.
她新买的这双高跟鞋的鞋跟很高,但穿起来非常舒适。
The heels of her newly bought high heels are very high, but they are very comfortable to wear.
6
xié鞋hòu后gēn跟
the back part of a shoe, often raised, that supports the wearer's heel
这双高跟鞋的鞋后跟太高了,走起来很不舒服。
The heels of these high-heeled shoes are too high, making them uncomfortable to walk in.
7
xié鞋jiàng匠
A person whose job is making or repairing shoes; a shoemaker or cobbler.
这位老鞋匠手艺精湛,做的鞋子既舒适又耐穿。
The old shoemaker's craftsmanship is superb, and the shoes he makes are both comfortable and durable.
8
xié鞋kǒu口
A welt, which is a narrow strip (e.g., of leather) used to decorate the upper part of a shoe.
设计师在这双鞋的鞋口处增添了一条精美的皮革窄带,使其更显独特。
The designer added an exquisite narrow leather strip to the shoe collar of these shoes, making them look more unique.
9
xié鞋kòu扣
A shoe buckle or button used to fasten shoes, often spherical, black, and shiny.
她小心翼翼地系好鞋扣,确保鞋子紧贴脚踝。
She carefully fastened the shoe button, ensuring the shoe fit snugly around her ankle.
10
xié鞋lǐ里
shoe lining
这双鞋的鞋里很柔软,穿起来非常舒服。
The lining of these shoes is very soft, making them very comfortable to wear.
11
xié鞋miàn面
The upper part of a shoe, covering the top of the foot; also known as the vamp.
这双运动鞋的鞋面设计非常透气,适合长时间运动。
The upper design of these athletic shoes is very breathable, making them suitable for long periods of exercise.
12
xié鞋xuàn楦
A shoe tree; a foot-shaped mold used to maintain the shape of a shoe.
制鞋师小心翼翼地把新做的鞋子套在特制的鞋楦上,以确保鞋型完美。
The shoemaker carefully placed the newly made shoes onto the special last to ensure a perfect shape.
13
xié鞋yàng样
A design or pattern used for making shoes.
设计师正在绘制下一季的鞋样,希望能给市场带来新的潮流。
The designer is drawing the shoe patterns for the next season, hoping to bring new trends to the market.
14
xié鞋yóu油
A waxy substance used to shine and protect leather shoes or other leather products.
他每天早上都会用鞋油擦亮他的皮鞋。
He polishes his leather shoes with shoe polish every morning.
15
xié鞋zǐ子
A covering for the foot, typically made of leather, canvas, or other materials, worn for protection and comfort.
我喜欢穿新鞋子去公园散步。
I like wearing new shoes to walk in the park.

More words with 鞋

  • dīng钉xié鞋cleats, spikes
  • chuān穿xiǎo小xié鞋to give someone a hard time, to subject someone to petty harassment
  • xiù绣huā花xié鞋An embroidered shoe.
  • sǎ靸xié鞋slippers
  • xiù绣xié鞋embroidered shoe
  • pí皮xié鞋leather shoes
  • qiú球xié鞋Sneakers, Trainers
  • xié鞋zhǎng掌shoe sole, outsole
  • bù布xié鞋cloth shoes, fabric shoes
  • gāo高gēn跟xié鞋high heels, heels
  • jiāo胶xié鞋rubber shoes, sneakers
  • liáng凉xié鞋sandals
  • xīn新xié鞋new shoes, a new pair of shoes
  • yùn运dòng动xié鞋sneakers, athletic shoes
  • zhè这shuāng双xié鞋these shoes, this pair of shoes
  • dī低bāng帮xié鞋low-cut shoes, low-top shoes
  • tuō拖xié鞋slipper, flip-flop
  • xié鞋lǚ履footwear
  • xié鞋xíng型shoe type, shoe style
  • cǎo草xié鞋straw sandals, grass sandals

Idioms with 鞋

  • xié鞋gōng弓wà袜xiǎo小tiny bound feet of women
  • qīng青xié鞋bù布wà袜simple life of a recluse
  • tà踏pò破tiě铁xié鞋wear out iron shoes searching
  • bù布wà袜qīng青xié鞋simple rustic attire of a recluse
  • fēn分xié鞋pò破jìng镜marital separation
  • máng芒xié鞋zhú竹lì笠wandering with simple attire
  • mó磨chuān穿tiě铁xié鞋search far and wide with great perseverance
  • tà踏pò破tiě铁xié鞋wú无mì觅chù处Find unexpectedly after fruitless search
  • tiě铁xié鞋tà踏pò破search tirelessly and extensively
  • xié鞋gōng弓wà袜qiǎn浅women's small bound feet
  • máng芒xié鞋zhú竹zhàng杖simple unadorned way of life

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Questions about 鞋

What does 鞋 mean in Chinese?

鞋 (xié) means “A covering for the foot” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 鞋?

鞋 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 鞋 have?

鞋 has 15 strokes.

How do you write 鞋?

鞋 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 革. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 鞋?

The radical of 鞋 is 革, and 鞋 is a phono-semantic compound.

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