陉 (xíng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 陉 (xíng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 陉 (xíng) means "mountain pass". with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 陉 stroke by stroke?

陉 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陉 and 邗?

陉 (xíng) and 邗 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 陉?

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

Q: What common words use 陉?

Common words containing 陉 include: 井陉 (jǐng xíng) — Jingxing (a place name); 山陉 (shān xíng) — Mountain pass; 陉口 (xíng kǒu) — mouth of a mountain pass.

How to Write 陉

The character 陉 (xíng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

陉 is pronounced xíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means mountain pass.

Common Words with 陉

井陉 jǐng xíng

Jingxing (a place name)

山陉 shān xíng

Mountain pass

陉口 xíng kǒu

mouth of a mountain pass

Example Sentences

井陉是一个古老的地方。

jǐng xíng shì yí gè gǔ lǎo de dì fāng

Jingxing is an ancient place.

山陉的小路非常窄。

shān xíng de xiǎo lù fēi cháng zhǎi

The path in the mountain pass is very narrow.

我们来到了陉口。

wǒ men lái dào le xíng kǒu

We arrived at the mountain pass.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陉

What does 陉 (xíng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陉 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陉?

What common words use 陉?

How to Write 陉 (xíng)