COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 刑 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 刂 in jail 开
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How to Write 刑 (xíng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
punishment
xíngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xíng
刑
punishment
Common words
xíng fǎ
刑法
criminal law
xíng shì
刑事
criminal; penal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 刑
Say “xíng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 刑
Common words and phrases
xíng fǎ
criminal law
xíng shì
criminal; penal
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“刑”。
Zhège zì shì “xíng”.
This character is “刑”.
我正在学习“刑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xíng” zì.
I am learning the character “刑”.
请写一遍“刑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xíng”.
Please write “刑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 刑?
刑 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 刑 (xíng) mean?
刑 (xíng) means punishment.
What is the radical of 刑?
The radical of 刑 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.