How to Write 横
The character 横 (héng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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
横 is pronounced héng in Mandarin Chinese. It means horizontal; across.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: héng, hèng.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 横 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 横
Example Sentences
请在正确的选项下面画一条横线。
qǐng zài zhèng què de xuǎn xiàng xià miàn huà yī tiáo héng xiàn
Please draw a horizontal line under the correct option.
厨师将洋葱进行了横切。
chú shī jiāng yáng cōng jìn xíng le héng qiè
The chef sliced the onion crosswise.
这个人说话态度非常蛮横，不讲道理。
zhè ge rén shuō huà tài dù fēi cháng mán hèng bù jiǎng dào lǐ
This person speaks in a very arrogant and unreasonable manner.
他总想着投机取巧发横财。
tā zǒng xiǎng zhe tóu jī qǔ qiǎo fā hèng cái
He is always thinking of taking shortcuts to make a fortune.
Practice Writing 横 (héng)
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