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狭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
狭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
狭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
狭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
狭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
狭 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

狭 Stroke Order — How to Write 狭

Stroke Order

狭 is written in 9 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.

狭 Radical and Character Components

Components:犭夹

狭 is a phono-semantic compound: 犭 (dog) carries the meaning, while 夹 indicates the sound.

Radical: 犭 + 6 more strokes

狭 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiá

Meanings of 狭 in Chinese

1

xiá狭

Narrow; restricted in width or scope; not broad or wide. It can also refer to being narrow-minded or bigoted (as in 狭隘, 偏狭).
这条山路非常狭窄，只够一辆车通过。
This mountain road is very narrow, just wide enough for one car to pass.

Common Words and Phrases with 狭

1
xiá狭ài隘
Narrow, limited, or parochial, often describing one's mind, views, or scope.
他的思想非常狭隘，不愿意接受新事物。
His thinking is very narrow-minded and he is unwilling to accept new things.
2
xiá狭fèng缝
a narrow, long opening or crack
光线透过窗帘的狭缝照了进来，给房间增添了一丝神秘感。
Light streamed through the slit in the curtains, adding a touch of mystery to the room.
3
xiá狭kǒu口
The narrowest part between the wing rails of a railway frog.
维修人员正在检查铁路辙叉的狭口，以确保列车安全通过。
Maintenance personnel are inspecting the throat of the railway frog to ensure safe train passage.
4
xiá狭kǒu口dài袋
A flexible pocket with a small opening, used in gambling to dispense numbered balls, often associated with games like keno.
在老式的游戏厅里，玩家们会围着桌子，期待着狭口袋里挤出的下一个幸运号码。
In old-fashioned arcades, players would gather around tables, anticipating the next lucky number squeezed out from the narrow pocket.
5
xiá狭lù路xiāng相féng逢
When adversaries meet face to face on a narrow path, leading to an unavoidable confrontation.
在这次激烈的辩论赛中，两个顶尖选手再次狭路相逢，大家都期待一场精彩的交锋。
In this fierce debate competition, the two top contestants once again met head-on, and everyone anticipated a brilliant clash.
6
xiá狭xiǎo小
Narrow and small; cramped.
这个房间非常狭小，只够放一张床。
This room is very cramped, only enough space for one bed.
7
xiá狭yì义
narrow sense; strict sense
在狭义上，'朋友'通常指有深厚个人情感联系的伙伴，不包括仅仅是认识的人。
In the narrow sense, 'friend' usually refers to a companion with a deep personal emotional connection, not merely an acquaintance.
8
xiá狭zhǎi窄
Narrow; limited in space or scope; restricted.
这条小路非常狭窄，仅容一人通行。
This path is very narrow, allowing only one person to pass at a time.

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Questions about 狭

What does 狭 mean in Chinese?

狭 (xiá) means “Narrow” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 狭?

狭 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 狭 have?

狭 has 9 strokes.

How do you write 狭?

狭 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 犭. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 狭?

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