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How to Write 衡 (héng) — Meaning “to weigh; to measure; balance”

héng HSK Level 6 16 strokes Radical: 行

衡 (héng) means "to weigh; to measure; balance" in Chinese. It has 16 strokes with the radical 行, and is HSK Level 6.

Rated 3.8/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 37% of HSK Level 6 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 平衡 (píng héng), 衡量 (héng liáng), 均衡 (jūn héng).

Due to its 16 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 衡 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 衡

The character 衡 (héng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 行 is one of its key components.

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What Does héng (衡) Mean in Chinese?

衡 means to weigh; to measure; balance.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 衡 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character衡
Pinyinhéng (heng)
Meaningto weigh; to measure; balance
Strokes16
Radical行
HSK Level6
Difficulty3.8/5

Origin of 衡

衡 combines 行 (walking/action) with 角 (horn) and 大 (big). Its ancient form depicted a yoke with a crossbeam and a horn-shaped weight, symbolizing the act of balancing or measuring. The walking radical suggests the process of moving toward equilibrium.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a giant (大) horn (角) being carried along a path (行) to use as a balance scale for weighing loads.

Common Words with 衡

平衡 píng héng
Balance
衡量 héng liáng
to measure; to weigh; to evaluate
均衡 jūn héng
Balance / Equilibrium

Example Sentences

身体要保持平衡。

shēn tǐ yào bǎo chí píng héng

The body needs to maintain balance.

很难衡量他的成功。

hěn nán héng liáng tā de chéng gōng

It's hard to measure his success.

饮食要营养均衡。

yǐn shí yào yíng yǎng jūn héng

Maintain a nutritionally balanced diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 衡

衡 is composed of three main parts: the left radical 行 (meaning "walk" or "movement"), the top 角 (meaning "horn") on the right, and the bottom 大 (meaning "big"). Together, they suggest the idea of using a horn-shaped balance beam or measuring tool that moves or is carried while weighing. The radical 行 hints at the action of weighing or balancing something in motion.

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