How to write 写

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Free Printable 写 Handwriting Practice Worksheets

Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "写"

Printable Handwriting Practice Worksheet of the Chinese character 写

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Printable Stroke Order Practice Worksheet of "写"

Printable Stroke Order Practice Worksheet of the Chinese character 写

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Meaning of 写

Pinyin xiě、 xiè

Radical

冖

Strokes

Definition

to write

Usage

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写 xiě [verb] 1. 用笔作字: to write with a pen. 例: 写字 (xiě zì: to write characters), 写作 (xiě zuò: to compose). 2. 描摹，叙述: to describe or narrate. 例: 写生 (xiě shēng: to sketch), 写实 (xiě shí: to portray the truth), 写照 (xiě zhào: to depict a character). 3. 替换：to replace or pour out. 例: 移置 (to set or place something). 4. 输送: to carry or transport. 例: 写水 (xiě shuǐ: to transport water). 5. 倾吐，倾诉; 抒发: to express or pour out (one's feelings or troubles). 例: 写心 (xiě xīn: to express inner feelings), 写情 (xiě qíng: to express sentiments). 6. 传抄地书写: to write by copying (the writing process). 例: 写书 (xiě shū: to copy a book). 7. 抄写: to copy. 例: 写经 (xiě jīng: to copy scriptures), 写录 (xiě lù: to transcribe). 8. 仿效; 描绘: to copy or depict. 例: 写境 (xiě jìng: to describe a scene). 9. 画: to draw or paint. 例: 写影 (xiě yǐng: to produce a portrait). 10. 写作，创作: to write or create. 例: 写法 (xiě fǎ: writing method). 11. 签订: to sign or finalize. 例: 写纸 (xiě zhǐ: to sign a contract). 12. 租赁，确定某种出租或雇佣关系: to rent or establish a leasing relationship. 例: 写工 (xiě gōng: to sign a labor contract). 13. 另见 xiè: see also xiè (冩). The character “写” conveys various meanings related to writing, copying, depicting, and expressing emotions, illustrating its essential role in communication and culture.

抄写 chāo xiě

to copy / to transcribe

抒写 shū xiě

to express (emotions in prose) / a written description (of emotions)

拼写 pīn xiě

to spell

撰写 zhuàn xiě

to write / to compose

编写 biān xiě

to compile

写下 xiě xià

to write down

写道 xiě dào

write

写出 xiě chū

read-out / write out / draw up / written-out

写成 xiě chéng

complete

题写 tí xiě

to create a work of calligraphy for display in a prominent place (typically, a sign)

改写 gǎi xiě

to revise / to edit

填写 tián xiě

to fill in a form / to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web form)

缩写 suō xiě

abbreviation / to abridge

写给 xiě gěi

write to

写字楼 xiě zì lóu

office building

写实 xiě shí

realism / realistic portrayal / realistic / true to life

读写 dú xiě

reading and writing

轻描淡写 qīng miáo dàn xiě

to sketch in light shades / to play down / to deemphasize (idiom)

誊写 téng xiě

to transcribe / to make a fair copy

摹写 mó xiě

to trace over / to copy (a calligraphy model) / facsimile / (fig.) to depict / to portray

擦写 cā xiě

to erase

写信 xiě xìn

to write a letter

描写 miáo xiě

to describe / to depict / to portray / description

写作 xiě zuò

to write / to compose / writing / written works

书写 shū xiě

to write

缮写 shàn xiě

to copy / to transcribe

写诗 xiě shī

poetize / compose a poem

谱写 pǔ xiě

to compose (a piece of music) / (fig.) to create, by one's actions, a narrative (generally one that can be recounted with pride)

默写 mò xiě

to write from memory