悚 (sǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 悚 (sǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悚 (sǒng) means "terrified". with 10 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 悚 stroke by stroke?

悚 has 10 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 悚 and 怊?

悚 (sǒng) and 怊 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 悚?

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 悚?

Common words containing 悚 include: 惊悚 (jīng sǒng) — Thriller; 毛骨悚然 (máo gǔ sǒng rán) — Hair-raising; blood-curdling; 悚惧 (sǒng jù) — fear.

How to Write 悚

The character 悚 (sǒng) is written with 10 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

悚 is pronounced sǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means terrified.

Common Words with 悚

惊悚 jīng sǒng

Thriller

毛骨悚然 máo gǔ sǒng rán

Hair-raising; blood-curdling

悚惧 sǒng jù

fear

Example Sentences

我喜欢看惊悚片。

wǒ xǐ huān kàn jīng sǒng piàn

I like watching thrillers.

那个故事让人毛骨悚然。

nà ge gù shì ràng rén máo gǔ sǒng rán

That story is spine-chilling.

他感到十分悚惧。

tā gǎn dào shí fēn sǒng jù

He felt very terrified.

Similar Characters

怊 chāo

怍 zuò

怏 yàng

Practice Writing 悚 (sǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悚

What does 悚 (sǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悚 and 怊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悚?

What common words use 悚?

How to Write 悚 (sǒng)