夕
夕 (xī) · evening
3 strokesOverlapping
夕 (xī) means “evening”. It is made of 勹 + 丶 and has 3 strokes.
Break 夕 into its parts
What 夕 is made of
- 勹 bāo — wrap shape
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 丶 — dot
夕 stroke order
Example sentences with 除夕
除夕晚上，全家人一起吃饭。Chúxī wǎnshang, quánjiārén yìqǐ chī fàn.On New Year's Eve the whole family eats together.
除夕那天街上很热闹。Chúxī nà tiān jiēshàng hěn rènao.The streets are lively on New Year's Eve.
Words with 夕
Also built with 勹
- 久jiǔlong (time)
- 勺sháospoon
- 勾gōuto hook
- 勿wùdo not (formal, on signs)
- 匀yúnequal
- 包bāobag
- 句jùmeasure word for sentences
- 旬xúnten-day period
Quick facts
| Pinyin | xī |
|---|---|
| Meaning | evening |
| Strokes | 3 |
| Pattern | Overlapping |
Questions about 夕
What does 夕 mean?
夕 (xī) means “evening”.
How many strokes does 夕 have?
夕 has 3 strokes.
What parts make up 夕?
夕 is made of 勹 (wrap shape) and 丶 (dot).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.