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屃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
屃xìlegendary hero; Herculean strengthzg, 7 strokes, radical 尸
xì(xi4) T4
  1. 1legendary hero; Herculean strength
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March 24, 2026

屃(屓)xì(xi4)

The character 屃 (xì) refers to a legendary hero or someone possessing Herculean strength. It is often used in contexts that emphasize extraordinary abilities or feats, particularly those associated with valor and strength in Chinese folklore. This character is less common and may appear in literary or historical discussions.

Strokes7Radical尸
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, characters related to legendary heroes often reflect the values of strength, bravery, and moral integrity. 屃 connects to ancient tales of heroes who undertook great deeds, which are integral to Chinese folklore.

Memory Tip

Imagine a powerful hero (屃) lifting a heavy stone (the character looks like a stone with a supporting structure beneath it), symbolizing Herculean strength. The 'x' sound in 'xì' can be remembered as the hero's 'extraordinary' ability to perform great feats.

Meanings of 屃

xì(xi4)
1legendary hero; Herculean strength
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About 屃

屃Simplified
屓Traditional
7Strokes
尸Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 屃

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and may be more prevalent in literary texts. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding characters. It is important to note that it is less formal and may not appear in standard conversational Mandarin.

HSK Study Tips

Since 屃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, students at any level may encounter it in specialized literature. Focus on recognizing the character in context rather than trying to use it in daily conversation, as its usage is quite niche.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 屃 with similar characters due to its rarity; for instance, mixing it up with 屭 (xi) which has different meanings. It's important to practice their distinctions in both writing and pronunciation.

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Etymology of 屃

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Simplified form of 屭; a strong 贔 body 尸

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Case file: 屃

  1. 1The giveawaySimplified form of 屭; a strong 贔 body 尸
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 屃?

Decomposition of 屃

IDS Structure⿸尸贝
屃Full Character
=
尸shi1
enclosing
贝Bei4
inner
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How to say legendary hero; Herculean strength in Chinese

“legendary hero; Herculean strength” in Chinese is屃xì

The character 屃 (xì) refers to a legendary hero or someone possessing Herculean strength. It is often used in contexts that emphasize extraordinary abilities or feats, particularly those associated with valor and strength in Chinese folklore. This character is less common and may appear in literary or historical discussions.

When to use 屃

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and may be more prevalent in literary texts. Learners should be cautious with its pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding characters. It is important to note that it is less formal and may not appear in standard conversational Mandarin.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 屃 with similar characters due to its rarity; for instance, mixing it up with 屭 (xi) which has different meanings. It's important to practice their distinctions in both writing and pronunciation.

Write 屃

屃

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Word Family of 屃

Words Containing This Character1
屃xìBixi, one of the nine sons of a dragon with the form of a tortoise, also known as 龜趺|龟趺[guī​fū]屓
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Compound Meaning

What does 屃 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 屃

No, 屃 is more commonly found in literary contexts and is rarely used in everyday language.

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