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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
屭xìlegendary hero; Herculean strengthzg, 24 strokes, radical 尸
xì(xi4)xi T4
  1. 1legendary hero; Herculean strength
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March 24, 2026

屭xì(xi4)

The character 屭 (xì) refers to a legendary hero or someone possessing Herculean strength. It is often used in literary contexts to describe figures known for their extraordinary abilities or feats, reminiscent of mythological heroes.

Strokes24Radical尸
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of legendary heroes is deeply rooted in folklore and mythology, with figures like Huangdi (the Yellow Emperor) often celebrated for their strength and wisdom. The character 屭 embodies this cultural appreciation for extraordinary human abilities.

Memory tip

Imagine a hero lifting a massive weight (representing strength) with ease. The character 屭 resembles a strong figure standing tall, while the pronunciation 'xì' can be remembered as 'see' the strength of this legendary hero.

Meanings of 屭

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

屭Simplified
24Strokes
尸Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 屭

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary works or discussions about mythology. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'xì' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

While 屭 is not included in the HSK curriculum, it connects with other words describing strength or heroism, such as 力 (lì, strength) and 英雄 (yīngxióng, hero). Focus on recognizing its literary context and how it complements discussions about legendary figures.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 屭 with other characters that denote strength, such as 力 (lì). For example, saying '他是一个力' is incorrect; it should be '他是一个屭' to convey the idea of a legendary hero.

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Etymology of 屭

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

A strong 贔 body 尸

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Origin

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Decomposition of 屭

IDS Structure⿸尸贔
屭Full character
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尸shi1
enclosing
贔bi4
inner
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Parts

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How to say legendary hero; Herculean strength in Chinese

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

The character 屭 (xì) refers to a legendary hero or someone possessing Herculean strength. It is often used in literary contexts to describe figures known for their extraordinary abilities or feats, reminiscent of mythological heroes.

When to use 屭

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation but may appear in literary works or discussions about mythology. Be cautious with its pronunciation, as mispronouncing 'xì' can lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 屭 with other characters that denote strength, such as 力 (lì). For example, saying '他是一个力' is incorrect; it should be '他是一个屭' to convey the idea of a legendary hero.

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Word Family of 屭

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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Frequently Asked Questions about 屭

No, it is primarily found in literary contexts and discussions about mythology.

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