Writing
习惯 (xíguàn) — how to say "habit" in Chinese
习惯
Habit
verb · noun
Character composition
习
to learn, to practice
惯
to get used to
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
乙
Second
#5 · yǐ · 1 stroke
Collocations
生活习惯
shēnghuó xíguàn
living habits
Examples
我已经习惯早起了，早上锻炼一下很舒服。
I'm already used to getting up early, exercising in the morning is very comfortable.
我习惯早起。
I'm used to getting up early.
Mnemonic
[xíguàn-] A swan 🦢 glides across a tranquil lake, practicing 习 its graceful landings. It lands so often on the same spot that it forms a path, becoming a habit 惯 the swan follows every day. Now, wherever it goes, it always returns to that 习惯 path!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "habit" in Chinese?
"habit" in Chinese is 习惯 (xíguàn).
Xiguan meaning in Chinese
习惯 (xíguàn) means "Habit".
How is 习惯 pronounced?
It is pronounced xíguàn (written as xiguan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "habit" in Chinese characters?
It is written 习惯: 习 has 3 strokes, 惯 has 11 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 习惯?
习惯 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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