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胁

胁 (xié) · to threaten

8 strokesLeft–right

胁 (xié) means “to threaten”. It is made of ⺼ + 办 and has 8 strokes.

Break 胁 into its parts

What 胁 is made of

胁 stroke order

胁 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
胁 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 威胁

大雨威胁着这个小村子。Dàyǔ wēixié zhe zhège xiǎo cūnzi.The heavy rain is threatening this small village.
吸烟威胁健康。Xīyān wēixié jiànkāng.Smoking is a threat to health.

Words with 胁

Also built with ⺼

Quick facts

Pinyinxié
Meaningto threaten
Strokes8
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 胁

What does 胁 mean?

胁 (xié) means “to threaten”.

How many strokes does 胁 have?

胁 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 胁?

胁 is made of ⺼ (meat) and 办 (to set up).

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