Character Animation

Character: 匸

Pinyin: xì (xi4)

Meaning: "cover" or "conceal" radical in Chinese characters (Kangxi radical 23) (distinguished from 匚[fang1])

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "匸" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: xì

Same Radical (4)

Radical: 匸

Related Phonetic (1)

Characters using "匸" as phonetic

Related Semantic (1)

Characters using "匸" as semantic