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March 24, 2026
饩(餼)xì(xi4)
The character 饩 (xì) primarily refers to offerings made during sacrifices, often associated with food or grain. It also denotes gifts in a broader sense, particularly in the context of rituals or special occasions. Its usage is more formal and typically found in religious or ceremonial contexts.
Strokes7Radical饣Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, offerings of food and grain to ancestors or deities during festivals and ceremonies are an important way of showing respect and gratitude, linking 饩 to these significant customs.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'sacrifice' where food is placed on an altar, represented by the character 饩. The '米' (rice) radical symbolizes grain, while the overall shape suggests a plate or a bowl holding this offering. Visualize a banquet for the gods, where you can hear the 'xì' sound as the food is presented.
Meanings of 饩
xì(xi4)
1sacrficial victim; gift; grain
2grain ration
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About 饩
饩Simplified
餼Traditional
7Strokes
饣Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 饩
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'sacrifice' where food is placed on an altar, represented by the character 饩. The '米' (rice) radical symbolizes grain, while the overall shape suggests a plate or a bowl holding this offering. Visualize a banquet for the gods, where you can hear the 'xì' sound as the food is presented.
Usage Notes
饩 is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or historical texts. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters like '喜' (xǐ, joy), as they have entirely different meanings. Pay attention to the formal register when using this character.
HSK Study Tips
饩 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, suggesting it may be more specialized. For HSK-level learners, focus on more commonly used words related to food and offerings, such as 饭 (fàn, rice/meal) or 赠 (zèng, gift).
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, offerings of food and grain to ancestors or deities during festivals and ceremonies are an important way of showing respect and gratitude, linking 饩 to these significant customs.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 饩 with similar characters such as 赐 (cì, to bestow) or 喜 (xǐ, to be happy). Ensure to remember that 饩 specifically relates to sacrificial offerings rather than general gifts.
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Cultural Notes for 饩
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, offerings of food and grain to ancestors or deities during festivals and ceremonies are an important way of showing respect and gratitude, linking 饩 to these significant customs.
Word Family of 饩
Words Containing This Character1
饩xìgrain ration餼
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Frequently Asked Questions about 饩
饩 combines the radical for food (食) with the character for grain (米), reflecting its connection to sacrificial offerings of food.
饩 is largely archaic and primarily found in historical or formal contexts, not in everyday conversation.
While it can refer to gifts, it's usually in a ceremonial context, not for casual or modern gift-giving.
