xī
兮
archaic final particle; surname
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesparticle
archaic final particle expressing exclamation, similar to modern 'ah' or 'oh'
archaicUsed in classical Chinese poetry and literature to add emotional tone, rhythm, or emphasis. Often found at the end of lines in famous verses.
Dà大
fēng风
qǐ起
xī兮
yún云
fēi飞
yáng扬
。
The great wind rises, ah! The clouds scatter and fly.
Lì力
bá拔
shān山
xī兮
qì气
gài盖
shì世
。
With strength to uproot mountains, ah! With spirit covering the world.
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Guī归
qù去
lái来
xī兮
。
Return, ah! Return home.
noun
surname Xi
Rare surname.
Xìng姓
xī兮
de的
rén人
hěn很
shǎo少
jiàn见
。
People with the surname Xi are rarely seen.