恒 (héng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恒 (héng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恒 (héng) means "Constant; persistent". with 9 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 恒 stroke by stroke?

恒 has 9 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 恒 and 忡?

恒 (héng) and 忡 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 恒?

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

Q: What common words use 恒?

Common words containing 恒 include: 恒心 (héng xīn) — Perseverance; persistence; 永恒 (yǒng héng) — Eternal; eternity (simplified); 恒温 (héng wēn) — Constant temperature.

How to Write 恒

The character 恒 (héng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

恒 is pronounced héng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Constant; persistent.

Common Words with 恒

恒心 héng xīn

Perseverance; persistence

永恒 yǒng héng

Eternal; eternity (simplified)

恒温 héng wēn

Constant temperature

Example Sentences

学习需要有恒心。

xué xí xū yào yǒu héng xīn

Learning requires perseverance.

友谊是永恒的。

yǒu yì shì yǒng héng de

Friendship is eternal.

室内保持恒温。

shì nèi bǎo chí héng wēn

The indoor temperature is kept constant.

Similar Characters

忡 chōng

忤 wǔ

忧 yōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恒

What does 恒 (héng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恒 and 忡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恒?

What common words use 恒?

How to Write 恒 (héng)