殸 (qìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 殸 (qìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殸 (qìng) means "sound of striking a stone; ancient musical instrument". with 11 strokes and the radical 殳.

Q: How do you write 殸 stroke by stroke?

殸 has 11 strokes. The radical is 殳. 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 殸 and 段?

殸 (qìng) and 段 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 殸?

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

Q: What common words use 殸?

Common words containing 殸 include: 殸声 (qìng shēng) — the sound of striking; 殸欬 (qìng kài) — sound of coughing or clearing the throat; 钟殸 (zhōng qìng) — Bell and chime.

How to Write 殸

The character 殸 (qìng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 殳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殸 is pronounced qìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means sound of striking a stone; ancient musical instrument.

Common Words with 殸

殸声 qìng shēng

the sound of striking

殸欬 qìng kài

sound of coughing or clearing the throat

钟殸 zhōng qìng

Bell and chime

Example Sentences

远处传来清脆的殸声。

yuǎn chù chuán lái qīng cuì de qìng shēng

The crisp sound of a stone chime came from the distance.

我听到了他的殸欬声。

wǒ tīng dào le tā de qìng kài shēng

I heard the sound of his coughing.

山中钟殸悠扬。

shān zhōng zhōng qìng yōu yáng

The sound of the mountain bell is melodious.

Similar Characters

段 duàn

殷 yān

殹 yì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殸

What does 殸 (qìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殸 and 段?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殸?

What common words use 殸?

How to Write 殸 (qìng)