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

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

The Chinese character 鸻 (héng) means "Plover". with 11 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸻 stroke by stroke?

鸻 has 11 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸻 and 袅?

鸻 (héng) and 袅 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 鸻?

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

Q: What common words use 鸻?

Common words containing 鸻 include: 鸻鸟 (héng niǎo) — Plover bird; 环颈鸻 (huán jǐng héng) — Ringed plover (bird); 水鸻 (shuǐ héng) — Plover.

How to Write 鸻

The character 鸻 (héng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 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

鸻 is pronounced héng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Plover.

Common Words with 鸻

鸻鸟 héng niǎo

Plover bird

环颈鸻 huán jǐng héng

Ringed plover (bird)

水鸻 shuǐ héng

Plover

Example Sentences

鸻鸟在沙滩上走。

héng niǎo zài shā tān shàng zǒu

The plover is walking on the beach.

环颈鸻很小巧。

huán jǐng héng hěn xiǎo qiǎo

The ringed plover is very small and delicate.

水鸻喜欢在水边。

shuǐ héng xǐ huān zài shuǐ biān

Plovers like to be near the water.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

Practice Writing 鸻 (héng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸻

What does 鸻 (héng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸻 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸻?

What common words use 鸻?

How to Write 鸻 (héng)