How to Write 狠
The character 狠 (hěn) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
狠 is pronounced hěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ruthless; cruel.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 狠 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 狠
Example Sentences
他狠心地离开了家。
tā hěn xīn dì lí kāi le jiā
He heartlessly left home.
那只狼的样子很凶狠。
nà zhǐ láng de yàng zi hěn xiōng hěn
That wolf looks very fierce.
我下狠心要学好汉语。
wǒ xià hěn xīn yào xué hǎo hàn yǔ
I am determined to learn Chinese well.
Practice Writing 狠 (hěn)
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