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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蓰xǐto increase five-foldzg, 14 strokes, radical 艹
蓰xǐ(grass)unknown, 14 strokes, radical 艹
蓰xǐincrease five foldunknown, 14 strokes, radical 艹
xǐ(xi3)xi T3
  1. 1to increase five-fold
  2. 2(grass)
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March 24, 2026

蓰xǐ(xi3)

The character 蓰 (xǐ) means to increase five-fold or to multiply by five. It is generally used in mathematical or economic contexts to describe significant growth or increase. This term may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can appear in formal writings or discussions about statistics and economics.

Strokes14Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of multiplying or increasing significantly often relates to prosperity and success, particularly in business. The character 蓰 can symbolize ambitions for growth in economic contexts, reflecting cultural values around wealth and development.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant plant (草, meaning grass) growing five times its size. The character 蓰 has the radical for grass at the bottom, reminding you of growth. To remember the pronunciation 'xǐ', think of a 'sheep' multiplying five fold in a field of grass, emphasizing abundance.

Meanings of 蓰

xǐ(xi3)
1to increase five-fold
2(grass)
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About 蓰

蓰Simplified
14Strokes
艹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 蓰 is a specific term, learners often confuse it with similar-sounding words or misinterpret its context. It's typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Watch out for tone errors, ensuring the correct third tone (xǐ) is pronounced properly.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蓰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can be beneficial. Focus on recognizing the radical 草 (grass), as it appears in other vocabulary related to growth, which can enhance your overall comprehension of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蓰 with similar-sounding characters like 喜 (xǐ, meaning happy) due to pronunciation similarities. Ensure you differentiate between their meanings and contexts to avoid confusion.

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Etymology of 蓰

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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grass

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)徙
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Origin

蓰 = 艹 + 徙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蓰

IDS Structure⿱艹徙
蓰Full Character
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艹cao3
top
徙xi3
bottom
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How to say to increase five-fold in Chinese

“to increase five-fold” in Chinese is蓰xǐ

The character 蓰 (xǐ) means to increase five-fold or to multiply by five. It is generally used in mathematical or economic contexts to describe significant growth or increase. This term may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can appear in formal writings or discussions about statistics and economics.

When to use 蓰

While 蓰 is a specific term, learners often confuse it with similar-sounding words or misinterpret its context. It's typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Watch out for tone errors, ensuring the correct third tone (xǐ) is pronounced properly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蓰 with similar-sounding characters like 喜 (xǐ, meaning happy) due to pronunciation similarities. Ensure you differentiate between their meanings and contexts to avoid confusion.

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Word Family of 蓰

Words Containing This Character1
蓰xǐ(grass)

Frequently Asked Questions about 蓰

Synonyms include 增加 (zēngjiā) for increase and 五倍 (wǔ bèi) for five times, but 蓰 specifically emphasizes a five-fold increase.

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