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How to Write 情 (qíng) — Meaning “feeling; emotion; love”

qíng HSK Level 2 11 strokes Radical: 忄

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

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 74% of HSK Level 2 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 心情 (xīn qíng), 事情 (shì qíng), 感情 (gǎn qíng).

Due to its 11 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 情 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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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.

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What Does qíng (情) Mean in Chinese?

情 means feeling; emotion; love.

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

Character Data

Character情
Pinyinqíng (qing)
Meaningfeeling; emotion; love
Strokes11
Radical忄
HSK Level2
Difficulty3.7/5

Origin of 情

情 is a compound character formed from the heart radical 忄 (xīn, variant of 心) and the phonetic component 青 (qīng, meaning 'blue/green'). The heart radical signals that the meaning relates to inner feelings and emotions, while 青 provides the sound, suggesting that emotions are as natural and vibrant as the color green.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a young green heart (忄 + 青) that glows with fresh feelings—just like love blooming in spring.

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 Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
情 (current) qíng 11 忄
恂 xún 9 忄
恃 shì 9 忄
恍 huǎng 9 忄
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Frequently Asked Questions about 情

The character 情 has two parts: the left side 忄 (heart radical) and the right side 青 (qīng). The heart radical shows that emotions and feelings come from the heart, while 青 gives the pronunciation and adds a hint of clarity, like clear emotions.

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Characters with Radical 忄

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