Chinese characters for “xi”
102 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
xī
west, western, westward
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to inhale, to suck in
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4brook, creek, stream
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9rare, unusual
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9tin
13 strokesevening, night, dusk
3 strokesexclamatory particle
4 strokesnight tide, evening ebb tide
6 strokeswest, western, westward
6 strokesrare
7 strokespast, former
8 strokesto split wood
8 strokesthe gloom of the grave
8 strokesvexed
9 strokesan ancient city
9 strokessmall bowl, small basin
9 strokesto weep, to sob
10 strokeswhere, what, why, how
10 strokesto end, to cease, to put a stop to
10 strokesa river in Hubei province
10 strokesto sacrifice, to give up, to die for a cause
10 strokesto know, to learn about, to comprehend
11 strokespity, regret
11 strokesto sigh
11 strokeswater used wash rice
11 strokesalkene
11 strokesselenium
11 strokespennycress
11 strokesclear, evident
12 strokesrhinoceros
12 strokesground rice
12 strokesto agree
12 strokesequipment onboard a ship
12 strokesto await, to expect, to hope
13 strokeswhite
13 strokesjoy, gladness, delight
14 strokesto extinguish, to put out, to quench
14 strokesbright, prosperous
14 strokeslizard
14 strokeshappy, giggling, laughing
15 strokesto enjoy
15 strokespolypus
15 strokesknee
15 strokessweet olive
16 strokesdim light, a glimmer
16 strokeswhisper, faint noise
16 strokesan ancient emperor
16 strokesintestinal worm
16 strokestin
16 strokescricket
17 strokesvalley, gorge
17 strokesvinegar, acid
19 strokessunshine
20 strokesto sacrifice, to give up, to die for a cause
20 strokesmouse
23 strokeslarge turtle
24 strokesMandarin duck, Aix galericulata
24 strokesSecond tone
xí
seat, place
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to study, to practice
3 strokesto study, to practice
11 strokesto attack, to raid
11 strokeswizard
11 strokesdaughter-in-law
13 strokeswizard
14 strokesswamp, marsh, damp lowland
16 strokesto order, to dispatch
17 strokesto attack, to raid
22 strokesThird tone
xǐ
to bathe, to rinse, to wash
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L2imperial signet, royal signet
10 strokesto move, to shift
11 strokesmill
11 strokesto love
12 strokesafraid, bashful, insecure
12 strokessandals, slippers
14 strokesto increase five-fold
14 strokesmill
14 strokeshappiness
16 strokesspider
18 strokesimperial signet, royal signet
19 strokesFourth tone
xì
system
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5play, show, theater
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5fine, detailed
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4box
2 strokesforty, fortieth
5 strokeslegendary hero
7 strokessacrficial victim
7 strokessilicon
8 strokessystem
9 strokesthe sound of a cat
9 strokescrack, crevice
9 strokesfine, detailed
11 strokesfeud
11 strokesshoe, the sole of a shoe
12 strokescrack, fissure, split
12 strokessaline pond
13 strokesa semi-annual ceremony of purification
13 strokessalt marsh, scrubland
15 strokesplay, show, theater
17 strokessacrficial victim
18 strokesfeud
18 strokessystem
19 strokeslegendary hero
24 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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