惺 (xīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 惺 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 惺 (xīng) means "clear-headed". with 12 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 惺 stroke by stroke?

惺 has 12 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 惺 and 悃?

惺 (xīng) and 悃 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 惺?

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 惺?

Common words containing 惺 include: 惺忪 (xīng sōng) — drowsy; 假惺惺 (jiǎ xīng xīng) — hypocritical; unauthentic; 惺惺相惜 (xīng xīng xiāng xī) — mutual admiration.

How to Write 惺

The character 惺 (xīng) is written with 12 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

惺 is pronounced xīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means clear-headed.

Common Words with 惺

惺忪 xīng sōng

drowsy

假惺惺 jiǎ xīng xīng

hypocritical; unauthentic

惺惺相惜 xīng xīng xiāng xī

mutual admiration

Example Sentences

他睡眼惺忪。

tā shuì yǎn xīng sōng

He was bleary-eyed with sleep.

他表现得假惺惺。

tā biǎo xiàn dé jiǎ xīng xīng

He acted hypocritically.

他们惺惺相惜。

tā men xīng xīng xiāng xī

They sympathize with and respect each other's talents.

Similar Characters

悃 kǔn

悄 qiāo

悌 tì

Practice Writing 惺 (xīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 惺

What does 惺 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 惺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 惺 and 悃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 惺?

What common words use 惺?

How to Write 惺 (xīng)