狞 (níng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 狞 (níng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狞 (níng) means "Hideous; ferocious". with 8 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狞 stroke by stroke?

狞 has 8 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狞 and 犴?

狞 (níng) and 犴 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 狞?

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

Q: What common words use 狞?

Common words containing 狞 include: 狞笑 (níng xiào) — A sinister smile; a hideous laugh; 面目狰狞 (miàn mù zhēng níng) — Hideous appearance / ferocious look; 狰狞 (zhēng níng) — hideous / ferocious.

How to Write 狞

The character 狞 (níng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狞 is pronounced níng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hideous; ferocious.

Common Words with 狞

狞笑 níng xiào

A sinister smile; a hideous laugh

面目狰狞 miàn mù zhēng níng

Hideous appearance / ferocious look

狰狞 zhēng níng

hideous / ferocious

Example Sentences

他发出了可怕的狞笑。

tā fā chū le kě pà de níng xiào

He gave a terrifying, hideous laugh.

那个怪兽面目狰狞。

nà ge guài shòu miàn mù zhēng níng

That monster has a hideous face.

黑暗中有一张狰狞的脸。

hēi àn zhōng yǒu yī zhāng zhēng níng de liǎn

There is a hideous face in the darkness.

Similar Characters

犴 àn

状 zhuàng

犷 guǎng

Practice Writing 狞 (níng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狞

What does 狞 (níng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狞 and 犴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狞?

What common words use 狞?

How to Write 狞 (níng)