情 (qíng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 情 (qíng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 情 (qíng) means "feeling; emotion; love". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 情 stroke by stroke?

情 has 11 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 情 and 恂?

情 (qíng) and 恂 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 情?

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

Q: What common words use 情?

Common words containing 情 include: 心情 (xīn qíng) — mood; 事情 (shì qíng) — matter, affair, or thing; 感情 (gǎn qíng) — emotion / feeling / affection.

How to Write 情

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

情 is pronounced qíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means feeling; emotion; love.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 情 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 情

心情 xīn qíng

mood

事情 shì qíng

matter, affair, or thing

感情 gǎn qíng

emotion / feeling / affection

Example Sentences

我今天心情很好。

wǒ jīn tiān xīn qíng hěn hǎo

I am in a good mood today.

这件事情很重要。

zhè jiàn shì qíng hěn zhòng yào

This matter is very important.

他们的感情很深。

tā men de gǎn qíng hěn shēn

They have deep feelings for each other.

Similar Characters

恂 xún

恃 shì

恍 huǎng

Practice Writing 情 (qíng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 情

What does 情 (qíng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 情 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 情 and 恂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 情?

What common words use 情?

How to Write 情 (qíng)