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衅 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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衅 Stroke Order — How to Write 衅

Stroke Order

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

衅 Radical and Character Components

Components:血半

衅 is a phono-semantic compound: 血 (blood) carries the meaning, while 半 indicates the sound.

Radical: 血 + 5 more strokes

衅 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xìn

Meanings of 衅 in Chinese

1

xìn衅

In ancient rituals, to anoint the seams or cracks of vessels and instruments with the blood of sacrificial animals, as seen in 'anointing a bell' (衅钟) or 'anointing a drum' (衅鼓).
在古老的典礼中，人们常以牲血衅器物，以示神圣与敬畏。
In ancient ceremonies, people often anointed vessels and instruments with sacrificial blood to signify holiness and reverence.
A rift, crack, or dispute; often used in phrases describing provocation or seeking trouble.
他的言语中充满了挑衅。
His words were full of provocation.
To anoint the body with fragrance or perfume, often in a bathing context.
在重要的仪式前，她会用花露来衅身。
Before an important ceremony, she would anoint her body with floral dew.

Common Words and Phrases with 衅

1
xìn衅duān端
A cause for a quarrel or dispute; a source of conflict.
他一句无心的话语，却不料成了这次误会的衅端。
His unintentional remark unexpectedly became the root cause of this misunderstanding.
2
xìn衅xì隙
A rift or crack in a relationship, often leading to disagreement or animosity.
长久以来积累的误解，终于在他们之间造成了难以弥补的衅隙
Long-standing misunderstandings finally created an irreparable rift between them.

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Questions about 衅

What does 衅 mean in Chinese?

衅 (xìn) means “In ancient rituals” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 衅?

衅 is pronounced xìn in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 衅 have?

衅 has 11 strokes.

How do you write 衅?

衅 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 血. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 衅?

The radical of 衅 is 血, and 衅 is a phono-semantic compound.