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

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

The Chinese character 猩 (xīng) means "ape; gorilla". with 12 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猩 stroke by stroke?

猩 has 12 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猩 and 狳?

猩 (xīng) and 狳 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 猩?

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

Q: What common words use 猩?

Common words containing 猩 include: 猩猩 (xīng xīng) — gorilla; orangutan; chimpanzee; 黑猩猩 (hēi xīng xīng) — Chimpanzee; 猩红 (xīng hóng) — scarlet; crimson.

How to Write 猩

The character 猩 (xīng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猩 is pronounced xīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ape; gorilla.

Common Words with 猩

猩猩 xīng xīng

gorilla; orangutan; chimpanzee

黑猩猩 hēi xīng xīng

Chimpanzee

猩红 xīng hóng

scarlet; crimson

Example Sentences

动物园里有大猩猩。

dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu dà xīng xīng

There are gorillas in the zoo.

黑猩猩非常聪明。

hēi xīng xīng fēi cháng cōng míng

Chimpanzees are very intelligent.

她穿着猩红色的裙子。

tā chuān zhe xīng hóng sè de qún zi

She is wearing a scarlet skirt.

Similar Characters

狳 yú

狴 bì

狷 juàn

Practice Writing 猩 (xīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猩

What does 猩 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猩 and 狳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猩?

What common words use 猩?

How to Write 猩 (xīng)