西子捧心

西子捧心 pěng xīn ㄒㄧ ㄗˇ ㄆㄥˇ ㄒㄧㄣ sai1 zi2 pung2 sam1

  • lit. Xishi clasps at her heart (idiom)
  • fig. a woman who is beautiful even when suffering the pangs of illness

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 西 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

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

Character breakdown