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

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

The Chinese character 汹 (xiōng) means "Turbulent / surging". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汹 stroke by stroke?

汹 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汹 and 㳄?

汹 (xiōng) and 㳄 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 汹?

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

Q: What common words use 汹?

Common words containing 汹 include: 汹涌 (xiōng yǒng) — Surging / turbulent; 汹汹 (xiōng xiōng) — Tumultuous / menacing; 气势汹汹 (qì shì xiōng xiōng) — Aggressive / Fierce / Overbearing.

How to Write 汹

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

汹 is pronounced xiōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Turbulent / surging.

Common Words with 汹

汹涌 xiōng yǒng

Surging / turbulent

汹汹 xiōng xiōng

Tumultuous / menacing

气势汹汹 qì shì xiōng xiōng

Aggressive / Fierce / Overbearing

Example Sentences

海浪非常汹涌。

hǎi làng fēi cháng xiōng yǒng

The waves are very rough.

他来势汹汹。

tā lái shì xiōng xiōng

He came with a threatening manner.

他说话气势汹汹。

tā shuō huà qì shì xiōng xiōng

He speaks in a fierce and aggressive manner.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汹

What does 汹 (xiōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汹 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汹?

What common words use 汹?

How to Write 汹 (xiōng)