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犀

xī
noun #18,507

Meanings

  1. 1 rhinoceros
  2. 2 sharp; incisive

Examples

犀牛是濒危动物。
Xīniú shì bīnwēi dòngwù.
Rhinoceroses are endangered animals.
她的评论非常犀利。
Tā de pínglùn fēicháng xīlì.
Her commentary is very sharp and incisive.

Tips

usage
犀 is a bound form. Key compounds: 犀牛 (xīniú, rhinoceros), 犀利 (xīlì, sharp/incisive — used for speech, eyes, analysis). The 'sharp' meaning comes from rhino horn being considered piercing.

Stroke Order

犀 xī