惩 (chéng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 惩 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惩 (chéng) means "to punish; to discipline". with 12 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 惩 stroke by stroke?

惩 has 12 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 惩 and 㥯?

惩 (chéng) and 㥯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 惩?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 惩?

Common words containing 惩 include: 惩罚 (chéng fá) — punishment; to punish; 惩治 (chéng zhì) — to punish; to penalize; 严惩 (yán chéng) — Punish severely.

How to Write 惩

The character 惩 (chéng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

惩 is pronounced chéng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to punish; to discipline.

Common Words with 惩

惩罚 chéng fá

punishment; to punish

惩治 chéng zhì

to punish; to penalize

严惩 yán chéng

Punish severely

Example Sentences

坏人受到了惩罚。

huài rén shòu dào le chéng fá

The bad person was punished.

法律会惩治罪犯。

fǎ lǜ huì chéng zhì zuì fàn

The law will punish criminals.

必须严惩凶手。

bì xū yán chéng xiōng shǒu

The murderer must be severely punished.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恁 nèn

恋 liàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惩

What does 惩 (chéng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惩 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惩?

What common words use 惩?

How to Write 惩 (chéng)