Character Animation

Character: 貅

Pinyin: xiū (xiu1)

Meaning: see 貔貅[pi2 xiu1], composite mythical animal (originally 貅 was the female)

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "貅" 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

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿰ 豸

Phonetic Component

Sound element

Semantic Component

Meaning element

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: xiū

Same Radical (1)

Radical: 豸