雄 (xióng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 雄 (xióng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雄 (xióng) means "male; grand; powerful". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雄 stroke by stroke?

雄 has 12 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 雄 and 䧹?

雄 (xióng) and 䧹 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 雄?

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

Q: What common words use 雄?

Common words containing 雄 include: 英雄 (yīng xióng) — Hero; 雄伟 (xióng wěi) — majestic; magnificent; 雄性 (xióng xìng) — male (biological).

How to Write 雄

The character 雄 (xióng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 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

雄 is pronounced xióng in Mandarin Chinese. It means male; grand; powerful.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 雄 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 雄

英雄 yīng xióng

Hero

雄伟 xióng wěi

majestic; magnificent

雄性 xióng xìng

male (biological)

Example Sentences

他是一个大英雄。

tā shì yí gè dà yīng xióng

He is a great hero.

长城非常雄伟。

cháng chéng fēi cháng xióng wěi

The Great Wall is very majestic.

这是一只雄性狮子。

zhè shì yī zhī xióng xìng shī zi

This is a male lion.

Similar Characters

䧹 yīng

隺 hú

隼 sǔn

Practice Writing 雄 (xióng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雄

What does 雄 (xióng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雄 and 䧹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雄?

What common words use 雄?

How to Write 雄 (xióng)