线
Meaning:
line, thread, wire; clue, trail
HSK 6
Frequency:
#5710
Pinyin:
xiàn
Strokes:
8
Radical:
纟
How to Write 线 - 8 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "线" in Chinese
The Chinese character 线 (xiàn) means "line, thread, wire; clue, trail". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 线 include: K线, 一线, 上线.
📚 Words and Phrases with 线
Common words containing this character
K线
candlestick (in a candlestick chart)
HSK 2
一线
front line
HSK 2
上线
to go online; to put sth online
HSK 2
下线
to go offline
HSK 2
中线
half-way line
HSK 2
串线
to get the lines crossed
HSK 2
主线
main line (of communication)
HSK 2
伏线
foreshadowing (literary device)
HSK 2
占线
busy (telephone line)
HSK 2
光线
light ray
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: thread
Semantic component: 纟
Phonetic component: 戋
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "线"?
- The pinyin is xiàn
- How many strokes does "线" have?
- It has 8 strokes
- What does "线" mean?
- line, thread, wire; clue, trail
- What is the radical of "线"?
- The radical is "纟"