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

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

The Chinese character 蘅 (héng) means "asarum (wild ginger) / fragrant herb". with 19 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蘅 stroke by stroke?

蘅 has 19 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蘅 and 䕭?

蘅 (héng) and 䕭 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 蘅?

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

Q: What common words use 蘅?

Common words containing 蘅 include: 杜蘅 (dù héng) — asarum (a type of herb); 蘅芜 (héng wú) — fragrant herbs; 蘅皋 (héng gāo) — fragrant riverbank.

How to Write 蘅

The character 蘅 (héng) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蘅 is pronounced héng in Mandarin Chinese. It means asarum (wild ginger) / fragrant herb.

Common Words with 蘅

杜蘅 dù héng

asarum (a type of herb)

蘅芜 héng wú

fragrant herbs

蘅皋 héng gāo

fragrant riverbank

Example Sentences

山上长着杜蘅。

shān shàng zhǎng zhe dù héng

Wild ginger grows on the mountain.

这里的蘅芜很茂盛。

zhè lǐ de héng wú hěn mào shèng

The fragrant herbs here are very lush.

蘅皋边空气清新。

héng gāo biān kōng qì qīng xīn

The air by the fragrant riverbank is fresh.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

薰 xūn

薶 mái

Practice Writing 蘅 (héng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蘅

What does 蘅 (héng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蘅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蘅 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蘅?

What common words use 蘅?

How to Write 蘅 (héng)