Featured image for 擤 xǐng Dictionary entry displaying the word's hanzi, pinyin and the Mandarin Temple logo and tagline.

Pronunciation

xǐng

To complete this step you need to listen to the audio pronunciation of the word once.

xǐng Meaning

Learn the Pinyin Pronunciation and 1 English Translations of the word xǐng .

To complete this step you need to read and scroll down.

Pīnyīn Pronunciation
xǐng | xing3
English translation
to blow the nose with fingers

Learn the Chinese word xǐng in 7 easy steps:

1
Start completing the learning steps to receive the bonus.
You have completed 4/7 steps. Keep going!
Congratulations! You have completed the first learning sequence for this character.
Temple Coins Received
0
2
Unlocks in 48h after completing the first learning phase.
Start completing the learning steps to receive the bonus.
You have completed 4/7 steps. Keep going!
Congratulations! You have completed the second learning sequence for this character.
Temple Coins Received
0
3
Unlocks in 7 days after completing the second learning phase.
Start completing the learning steps to receive the bonus.
You have completed 4/7 steps. Keep going!
Congratulations! You have completed the second learning sequence for this character.
Temple Coins Received
0
Slide 1 Heading
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor
Click Here
Slide 2 Heading
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor
Click Here
Slide 3 Heading
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor
Click Here
Previous slide
Next slide

About xǐng

Read some general information about the Chinese word xǐng .

To complete this step you need to read and scroll down..

Number of strokes

17

Traditional form

xǐng

Contains the radical

shǒu

Part of speech

Verb / 动词 dòng cí Dòngcí

Learning hint

To use a hand  shǒu to blow the nose 

Etymology of xǐng

Familiarize yourself with the origin and historical aspects of the Chinese word xǐng .

To complete this step you need to read and scroll down..

Type

ideographic

Positional decomposition

扌鼻

Write it!

Practice your Chinese writing skills and learn precisely where and when to draw every stroke of the
Chinese word xǐng .
     Press the Show Strokes button to see the strokes and their order and hit Start Drawing when you are
ready to practice.

To complete this step you need to write the word once.

Spread the word

Example sentences using xǐng

Broaden your vocabulary by interacting with 3 audio-assisted sentences using the Chinese word xǐng in different contexts.

To complete this step you need to listen to each of the five Chinese sentences at least once. and scroll down.

伸手 shēn shǒu 纸巾 zhǐ jīn xǐng 鼻涕 bítì

She reached for a Kleenex and blew her nose.

掏出 tāo chū 一块 yī kuài 手帕 shǒu pà xǐng le xǐng 鼻子 bízi

He took out a handkerchief and blew his nose.

轻轻 qīng qīng le 几下眼睛 yǎnjing xǐng 了擤鼻涕 bítì

She dabbed her eyes and blew her nose.

Words with xǐng

Explore 2 words and sayings that include the Chinese character xǐng in their composition.

To complete this step you need to read and scroll down.

FrequencySimplifiedMeaningTraditional
xǐng to blow one's nose xǐng
擤鼻涕 xǐng bí tì to blow one's nose擤鼻涕 xǐng bí tì

xǐng Decomposition & Compounds

To complete this step you need to read and scroll down.

Recommended Books for Learning Mandarin Chinese

AMAZON BOOKSHELF

AMAZON BOOKSHELF

A Boy and his Dragon

Once upon a time, a Little Boy was living in a village near the woods. One day, a Dragon came out of the cave secluded in the middle of the forest and began to relentlessly follow the Little Boy, always breathing on the back of his neck, burning the young boy at his slightest misstep.

The child received refuge in an old Temple where there were no mirrors allowed, and it was forbidden to speak of life before entering the sanctum. Ancient books, hidden rooms with unimaginable treasures and beauty beyond comprehension, became part of the boy’s new life.

Time went by until, one day, the now old young boy accidentally glimpses his own reflection in a pond. The Dragon smiled back.

Come for Knowledge. Stay for Wisdom.

Copyright © 2022 Mandarin Temple. All rights reserved.

Scroll to Top