狰 (zhēng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 狰 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狰 (zhēng) means "ferocious". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狰 stroke by stroke?

狰 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狰 and 状?

狰 (zhēng) and 状 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 狰?

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

Q: What common words use 狰?

Common words containing 狰 include: 狰狞 (zhēng níng) — hideous / ferocious; 狰狞可怖 (zhēng níng kě bù) — hideous and terrifying; 狰狞面目 (zhēng níng miàn mù) — ferocious appearance.

How to Write 狰

The character 狰 (zhēng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

狰 is pronounced zhēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ferocious.

Common Words with 狰

狰狞 zhēng níng

hideous / ferocious

狰狞可怖 zhēng níng kě bù

hideous and terrifying

狰狞面目 zhēng níng miàn mù

ferocious appearance

Example Sentences

他的面目很狰狞。

tā de miàn mù hěn zhēng níng

His face looks very hideous.

样子看起来狰狞可怖。

yàng zi kàn qǐ lái zhēng níng kě bù

The appearance looks hideous and terrifying.

露出狰狞面目。

lù chū zhēng níng miàn mù

To reveal one's hideous features.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

Practice Writing 狰 (zhēng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狰

What does 狰 (zhēng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狰 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狰?

What common words use 狰?

How to Write 狰 (zhēng)