熄
HSK 7–9
熄 (xī): put out, extinguish, quash
xī
put out, extinguish, quash
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Pinyin
xī
HSK Level
Level 7
Characters
1
English Meaning
put out, extinguish, quash
How to Write 熄 (xī)
熄 is written in 14 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.
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Origin of 熄
To end 息 a flame 火; 息 also provides the pronunciation
What 熄 is Made Of
熄 is built from 2 components:
火fire, flame
息to end, to cease, to put a stop to
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Words Using 熄
Common Chinese words that contain 熄:
熄灭
xīmiè
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