惜
Meaning:
pity, regret; to rue; to begrudge
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2442
Pinyin:
xī
Strokes:
11
Radical:
忄
How to Write 惜 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "惜" in Chinese
The Chinese character 惜 (xī) means "pity, regret; to rue; to begrudge". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 惜 include: 不惜, 休惜, 可惜.
📚 Words and Phrases with 惜
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To feel 忄 for the past 昔; 昔 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "惜"?
- The pinyin is xī
- How many strokes does "惜" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "惜" mean?
- pity, regret; to rue; to begrudge
- What is the radical of "惜"?
- The radical is "忄"