Meaning Clues (Semantic)
血

血

xuèMeaning ClueMeaning clue Blood (Sacrifice / Life fluid)
Strokes 6 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 4 chars
HSK Words 4 words
Core Meaning

Blood drops in sacrificial dish, life fluid

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 血 inside new characters. It often points toward blood, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

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3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 血

Locate component 血 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Blood drops in sacrificial dish, life fluid)

Use 血 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to blood drops in sacrificial dish, life fluid.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

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Key Derivative Characters (4 characters)

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衅
xìnMeaning Clue
left part+血

blood sacrifice

恤
xùMeaning Clue
忄

to pity, to sympathize with

栓
shuānMeaning Clue
rest of character+血

blood clot

血
xiěMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (4)

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Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 血

What role does component 血 play in Chinese characters?

血 (xuè) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 血 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 血, identify the core semantic family around "Blood drops in sacrificial dish, life fluid", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.