COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 凶 is built
Traditional etymology note: A container 凵 of wickedness 乂
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How to Write 凶 (xiōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
vicious
xiōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiōng
凶
vicious
Common words
xiōng cán
凶残
savage; cruel; fierce
xiōng è
凶恶
fierce; ferocious; fiendish; frightening
xiōng hěn
凶狠
cruel; vicious; fierce and malicious; vengeful
xiōng měng
凶猛
fierce; violent; ferocious
xiōng shǒu
凶手
murderer; assassin
xiōng
凶
terrible; fearful
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 凶
Say “xiōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 凶
Common words and phrases
xiōng cán
savage; cruel; fierce
xiōng è
fierce; ferocious; fiendish; frightening
xiōng hěn
cruel; vicious; fierce and malicious; vengeful
xiōng měng
fierce; violent; ferocious
xiōng shǒu
murderer; assassin
xiōng
terrible; fearful
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“凶”。
Zhège zì shì “xiōng”.
This character is “凶”.
我正在学习“凶”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiōng” zì.
I am learning the character “凶”.
请写一遍“凶”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiōng”.
Please write “凶” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 凶?
凶 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 凶 (xiōng) mean?
凶 (xiōng) means vicious.
What is the radical of 凶?
The radical of 凶 is 凵, associated with Not yet classified.