How to Write 熊
The character 熊 (xióng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 灬 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
熊 is pronounced xióng in Mandarin Chinese. It means bear.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 熊 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 熊
Example Sentences
熊猫是中国的国宝。
xióng māo shì zhōng guó de guó bǎo
Pandas are the national treasure of China.
动物园里有一只狗熊。
dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu yī zhī gǒu xióng
There is a black bear in the zoo.
远处燃起了熊熊大火。
yuǎn chù rán qǐ le xióng xióng dà huǒ
A raging fire broke out in the distance.
Practice Writing 熊 (xióng)
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