(xián)

11 strokes

side of a ship or an aircraft

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
xián
Meaning
side of a ship or an aircraft
Strokes
11
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰舟玄

In this compound, the meaning comes from (ship); 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

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

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  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11

Words with

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

yòuxián

starboard (of a ship)

Open 右舷 page →
zuǒxián

port (side of a ship)

Open 左舷 page →
xián

gangway; ramp (to board a ship or plane)

Open 舷梯 page →
chuánxián

the sides of a ship

Open 船舷 page →

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