疼 (téng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 疼 (téng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疼 (téng) means "pain". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疼 stroke by stroke?

疼 has 10 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疼 and 疙?

疼 (téng) and 疙 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 疼?

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

Q: What common words use 疼?

Common words containing 疼 include: 头疼 (tóu téng) — headache; 肚子疼 (dǔ zi téng) — Stomachache; belly ache.; 疼爱 (téng ài) — to love dearly.

How to Write 疼

The character 疼 (téng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 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

疼 is pronounced téng in Mandarin Chinese. It means pain.

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

Common Words with 疼

头疼 tóu téng

headache

肚子疼 dǔ zi téng

Stomachache; belly ache.

疼爱 téng ài

to love dearly

Example Sentences

我今天有点头疼。

wǒ jīn tiān yǒu diǎn tóu téng

I have a bit of a headache today.

他肚子疼得厉害。

tā dǔ zi téng dé lì hài

He has a severe stomachache.

奶奶很疼爱孙子。

nǎi nǎi hěn téng ài sūn zi

Grandma loves her grandson very much.

Similar Characters

疙 gē

疚 jiù

疝 shàn

Practice Writing 疼 (téng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疼

What does 疼 (téng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疼 and 疙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疼?

What common words use 疼?

How to Write 疼 (téng)