姓 (xìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 姓 (xìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姓 (xìng) means "surname; family name". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姓 stroke by stroke?

姓 has 8 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姓 and 奸?

姓 (xìng) and 奸 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 姓?

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

Q: What common words use 姓?

Common words containing 姓 include: 姓名 (xìng míng) — full name; 姓 (xìng) — surname; family name; 百姓 (bǎi xìng) — Common people.

How to Write 姓

The character 姓 (xìng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 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

姓 is pronounced xìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means surname; family name.

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

Common Words with 姓

姓名 xìng míng

full name

姓 xìng

surname; family name

百姓 bǎi xìng

Common people

Example Sentences

请写下你的姓名。

qǐng xiě xià nǐ de xìng míng

Please write down your name.

我姓王，叫王明。

wǒ xìng wáng jiào wáng míng

My surname is Wang, and my name is Wang Ming.

老百姓的生活变好了。

lǎo bǎi xìng de shēng huó biàn hǎo le

The lives of the common people have improved.

Similar Characters

奸 jiān

她 tā

好 hǎo

Practice Writing 姓 (xìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姓

What does 姓 (xìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姓 and 奸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姓?

What common words use 姓?

How to Write 姓 (xìng)