How to write 洗 (xǐ)
洗 has 9 strokes and means “to take a bath/shower” — it first appears in HSK 2. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 洗
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 洗
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 洗澡 | xǐ zǎo | to take a bath/shower | HSK 2 |
| 洗 | xǐ | to wash | HSK 2 |
| 洗手间 | xǐ shǒu jiān | toilet; lavatory | HSK 3 |
| 洗澡 | xǐ zǎo | to bathe; to take a shower | HSK 3 |
| 洗衣机 | xǐ yī jī | washer; washing machine | HSK 4 |
Stroke order for 洗
Write 洗 in 9 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
- Stroke 6
- Stroke 7
- Stroke 8
- Stroke 9
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