HSK 5, vg, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #11885, Hard
析
xī
to divide
HSK 5, vg, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #11885, Hard
析
xī
to analyze
HSK 5, vg, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #11885, Hard
析
xī
to split wood; to divide, to break apart
HSK 5, vg, 8 strokes, radical 木, rank #11885, Hard
xī(xi1) T1
1to separate
2to divide
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March 24, 2026
析xī(xi1)
析 (xī) means to separate or analyze something into its components. It is commonly used in contexts such as breaking down complex ideas, dividing objects, or discussing analytical processes in academic or professional settings.
Strokes8Radical木Frequency#11885DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese philosophy, especially in texts like the Dao De Jing, the process of analysis and separation is often seen as a way to understand the natural world and achieve harmony, reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for balance and insight.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tree being cut into separate pieces of wood. The character 析 looks like a tree (木) with an action (析) of splitting, which helps you remember that it relates to dividing or analyzing.
Meanings of 析
xī(xi1)
1to separate
2to divide
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About 析
析Simplified
8Strokes
木Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#11885Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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AI Study Notes for 析
Quick Contrast
分析 (fēn xī) vs 解剖 (jiě pōu) — use 析 for general analysis and separation, while 分析 focuses on detailed examination and 解剖 specifically refers to dissection.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 析 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing. Common collocations include '分析' (fēn xī) meaning 'to analyze.'
HSK Study Tips
While 析 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it connects with analytical vocabulary often seen in HSK 5 and higher. Focus on understanding its application in academic contexts and its relationship with other characters involving separation or division.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 析 with '解' (jiě), which also means to separate but has different nuances. For example, saying '解出' instead of '析出' can lead to misunderstandings about the intended meaning.
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1The giveawayChopping 斤 wood 木; 斤 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 析?
Decomposition of 析
IDS Structure⿰木斤
析Full Character
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木Mu4
left
斤jin1
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 析?
How to say to separate in Chinese
“to separate” in Chinese is析xī
析 (xī) means to separate or analyze something into its components. It is commonly used in contexts such as breaking down complex ideas, dividing objects, or discussing analytical processes in academic or professional settings.
When to use 析
Be careful not to confuse 析 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in academic writing. Common collocations include '分析' (fēn xī) meaning 'to analyze.'
析 or something close to it
分析 (fēn xī) vs 解剖 (jiě pōu) — use 析 for general analysis and separation, while 分析 focuses on detailed examination and 解剖 specifically refers to dissection.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 析 with '解' (jiě), which also means to separate but has different nuances. For example, saying '解出' instead of '析出' can lead to misunderstandings about the intended meaning.
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析
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Grammar Patterns of 析
析 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
