Chinese characters for “xie”
55 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
xiē
Second tone
xié
shoes, footwear in general
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3wrong, evil, demonic
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9slanting, sloping, inclined
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to cooperate, to work together
6 strokesto assist
6 strokesto assist
8 strokesto threaten, to coerce
8 strokesto seize
9 strokesto seize
10 strokesto threaten, to coerce
10 strokestogether, accompanied by
11 strokesto joke, to jest
11 strokesto carry, to lead, to take by the hand
13 strokespeaceful, harmonious
15 strokesto pick up, to gather, to acquire
15 strokesknot
15 strokesto joke, to jest
16 strokesto pick up, to gather, to acquire
18 strokesto carry, to lead, to take by the hand
21 strokesknot
21 strokesThird tone
xiě
Fourth tone
xiè
to unload
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9bits, crumbs, scraps
10 strokes · HSK 2.0 L6drip, leak, vent
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to leak
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to shorten, to contract
8 strokesto leak, to drip
9 strokesweapons
11 strokestermite
11 strokesdirty, ragged
12 strokesto scatter, to disperse
12 strokesto thank
12 strokesChinese character
14 strokespavilion, kiosk
14 strokesoffice
16 strokesidle, relaxed
16 strokesgulf
16 strokesmythical unicorn
16 strokesshallots, scallions
16 strokesan unexpected meeting
16 strokesChinese character
16 strokesto harmonize, to blend
17 strokesdirty, ragged
17 strokesto thank
17 strokesto leak
18 strokesvapor, sea mist
19 strokescrab, brachyura
19 strokesto walk
24 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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