xiān ㄒㄧㄢ hin1 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • to lift (a lid)
  • to rock
  • to convulse

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 掀 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我掀開了蓋子。 I opened the lid.
  • 微風在湖面上掀起了一絲絲漣漪。 A gentle wind made ripples on the surface of the pond.

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