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西
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 西
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 东西 | dōng xī | east and west |
| 西瓜 | xī guā | watermelon |
| 西 | Xī | the West; abbr. for Spain 牙 |
| 西红柿 | xī hóng shì | tomato |
| 东张西望 | dōng zhāng xī wàng | to look in all directions (idiom); to glance around |
| 西边 | xī biān | west; west side |
| 西北 | Xī běi | Northwest China (Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang) |
| 西餐 | xī cān | Western-style food |
FAQ
How many strokes does 西 have?
西 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 西?
The pinyin for 西 is xī. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄒㄧ.
What does 西 mean in Chinese?
西 means: the West; abbr. for Spain 牙. It appears in common words such as 东西、西瓜、西.