Chinese surname
習 习
The Chinese surname 習 (Mandarin xí, Cantonese zaap6) is spelled Xi in Malaysia, depending on the dialect romanization.
| Mandarin (pinyin) | xí |
|---|---|
| Cantonese (Jyutping) | zaap6 |
| Simplified | 习 |
| Definition (Unihan) | practice; flapping wings |
Spelling tree of 習
| Spelling | Romanization |
|---|---|
| Xi | Mandarin |
Spellings of 習 in Malaysia
- XiSpelling common in Mandarin (pinyin) romanizationAlso stands for 席, 奚
Character readings and definition: Unicode Unihan Database (Unicode License). A spelling describes how the name is written, not anyone’s dialect or background.