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餼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
餼xìsacrficial victim; gift; grainx, 18 strokes, radical 飠
xì(xi4) T4
  1. 1sacrficial victim; gift; grain
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March 24, 2026

餼xì(xi4)

The character 餼 (xì) refers to a sacrificial victim or offering, often in a religious or ceremonial context. It can also mean a gift or food, specifically grain, that is presented in these rituals. Its usage is primarily found in historical texts or discussions around traditional Chinese practices.

Strokes18Radical飠
Cultural Note

In ancient China, offerings of grain or food were integral to ancestor worship and religious ceremonies, reflecting the deep respect for family and heritage in Chinese culture. The concept of sacrifice in rituals underscores the importance of gratitude and reverence.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large banquet table filled with abundant grain offerings. The character 餼 has a 'food' radical (饣) on the left, hinting at its connection to food and offerings. The 'xì' sound can be remembered by thinking of a feast where you say 'xièxiè' (thank you) for the gifts of grain.

Meanings of 餼

xì(xi4)
1sacrficial victim; gift; grain
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About 餼

餼Simplified
18Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 餼

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the formal context of this word; it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It may appear in historical or literary texts. Common collocations include 'sacrificial offerings' and 'grain gifts' which reflect its ceremonial importance.

HSK Study Tips

Although 餼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it relates to other food-related words at higher HSK levels. Focus on recognizing its components and understanding its cultural significance, which may assist in grasping similar terms in the future.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 餼 with similar food-related characters like 饭 (fàn), which means rice or meal. Remember, 餼 specifically refers to offerings or sacrifices, not just food in general.

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Etymology of 餼

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 气 represents the sound.

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food

Semantic (meaning)飠
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Phonetic (sound)氣
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Case file: 餼

Phonosemantic compound. 饣 represents the meaning and 气 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half飠 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half氣 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfood
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 餼

IDS Structure⿰飠氣
餼Full Character
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飠shi2
left
氣qi4
right
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How to say sacrficial victim; gift; grain in Chinese

“sacrficial victim; gift; grain” in Chinese is餼xì

The character 餼 (xì) refers to a sacrificial victim or offering, often in a religious or ceremonial context. It can also mean a gift or food, specifically grain, that is presented in these rituals. Its usage is primarily found in historical texts or discussions around traditional Chinese practices.

When to use 餼

Be cautious with the formal context of this word; it is not commonly used in everyday conversation. It may appear in historical or literary texts. Common collocations include 'sacrificial offerings' and 'grain gifts' which reflect its ceremonial importance.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 餼 with similar food-related characters like 饭 (fàn), which means rice or meal. Remember, 餼 specifically refers to offerings or sacrifices, not just food in general.

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餼

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Word Family of 餼

Words Containing This Character1
饩xìgrain ration餼
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Compound Meaning

What does 饩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 餼

No, 餼 is rarely used in everyday language and is more relevant in historical or ceremonial contexts.

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