痕 (hén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 痕 (hén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痕 (hén) means "mark; trace; scar". with 11 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痕 stroke by stroke?

痕 has 11 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痕 and 疣?

痕 (hén) and 疣 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 痕?

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

Q: What common words use 痕?

Common words containing 痕 include: 伤痕 (shāng hén) — Scar or bruise.; 痕迹 (hén jì) — trace; mark; 泪痕 (lèi hén) — Tear stains.

How to Write 痕

The character 痕 (hén) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

痕 is pronounced hén in Mandarin Chinese. It means mark; trace; scar.

Common Words with 痕

伤痕 shāng hén

Scar or bruise.

痕迹 hén jì

trace; mark

泪痕 lèi hén

Tear stains

Example Sentences

他的脸上有一道伤痕。

tā de liǎn shàng yǒu yī dào shāng hén

There is a scar on his face.

地上留下了脚印的痕迹。

dì shàng liú xià le jiǎo yìn de hén jì

Footprints were left on the ground.

她的脸上还带着泪痕。

tā de liǎn shàng hái dài zhe lèi hén

There were still tear stains on her face.

Similar Characters

疣 yóu

疤 bā

疥 jiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痕

What does 痕 (hén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痕 and 疣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痕?

What common words use 痕?

How to Write 痕 (hén)