匈 (xiōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匈 (xiōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匈 (xiōng) means "Xiongnu; chest (archaic)". with 6 strokes and the radical 勹.

Q: How do you write 匈 stroke by stroke?

匈 has 6 strokes. The radical is 勹. 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 匈 and 勾?

匈 (xiōng) and 勾 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 匈?

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

Q: What common words use 匈?

Common words containing 匈 include: 匈牙利 (xiōng yá lì) — Hungary; 匈奴 (xiōng nú) — Xiongnu (ancient nomadic people); 匈人 (xiōng rén) — the Huns.

How to Write 匈

The character 匈 (xiōng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 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

匈 is pronounced xiōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xiongnu; chest (archaic).

Common Words with 匈

匈牙利 xiōng yá lì

Hungary

匈奴 xiōng nú

Xiongnu (ancient nomadic people)

匈人 xiōng rén

the Huns

Example Sentences

他去匈牙利旅游。

tā qù xiōng yá lì lǚ yóu

He went to Hungary for a trip.

老师讲了匈奴的历史。

lǎo shī jiǎng le xiōng nú de lì shǐ

The teacher talked about the history of the Xiongnu.

匈人生活在草原。

xiōng rén shēng huó zài cǎo yuán

The Huns lived on the grasslands.

Similar Characters

勾 gōu

勿 wù

匀 yún

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匈

What does 匈 (xiōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匈 and 勾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匈?

What common words use 匈?

How to Write 匈 (xiōng)