[[Radicals]] #Radicals #6-Strokes ## 西 (xī) Kanxi Radical 146 ![[西 (xī).svg]] **Variations of the radical:** [[覀 (xī)]] [[襾 (xī)]] ## Meaning The radical 西 (xī) is a Chinese character radical that represents the concept of "west" or "western." It is often used as a semantic component in characters related to directions, locations, or the western region. In terms of meaning, the radical 西 (xī) primarily conveys the idea of "west" or "western" and is associated with the direction of the setting sun. ## Examples Examples of Chinese characters that contain the radical 西 (xī) include: [[西 xī]] - west [[晒 shài]] - to sunbathe