(xiè)

HSK 7-98 strokes
Readingsxiè

variant of 泄

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
xiè / yì
Meaning
variant of 泄
Strokes
8
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰氵世

In this compound, the meaning comes from (water); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

8 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8

Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

xuānxiè
HSK 7-9

to drain (by leading off water); to unburden oneself; to divulge; to leak a…

Open 宣泄 page →
xièlòu
HSK 7-9

to leak (information); to divulge

Open 泄露 page →
xiè
HSK 7-9

to leak secrets

Open 泄密 page →
xiè
HSK 7-9

to leak (gas)

Open 泄气 page →
xièlòu
HSK 7-9

(of a liquid or gas) to leak

Open 泄漏 page →
xiè
HSK 7-9

to give vent to (one's feelings)

Open 发泄 page →
qīngxiè

to cascade down; to flow in torrents; (fig.) outpouring (of emotions)

Open 倾泄 page →
wàixiè

to leak (usually secret information)

Open 外泄 page →

Related characters

Ready to master 泄?

Trace 泄 stroke by stroke in the online practice tool, or turn it into a printable worksheet PDF with Tianzige practice grids, pinyin, and stroke-order breakdowns.