息
Meaning:
to end, to cease, to put a stop to; pause, breath, rest; news
HSK 2
Frequency:
#2388
Pinyin:
xī
Strokes:
10
Radical:
心
How to Write 息 - 10 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "息" in Chinese
The Chinese character 息 (xī) means "to end, to cease, to put a stop to; pause, breath, rest; news". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 息 include: 不息, 休息, 低息.
📚 Words and Phrases with 息
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: To breathe (life, 心) through one's nose 自; 心 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "息"?
- The pinyin is xī
- How many strokes does "息" have?
- It has 10 strokes
- What does "息" mean?
- to end, to cease, to put a stop to; pause, breath, rest; news
- What is the radical of "息"?
- The radical is "心"