COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夯 is built
Traditional etymology note: A load that takes great 大 strength 力
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How to Write 夯 (hāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to ram; to tamp
hāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hāng
夯
to ram; to tamp
Common words
hāng shí
夯实
to tamp; to ram (earth etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夯
Say “hāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夯
Common words and phrases
hāng shí
to tamp; to ram (earth etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夯”。
Zhège zì shì “hāng”.
This character is “夯”.
我正在学习“夯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “hāng” zì.
I am learning the character “夯”.
请写一遍“夯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “hāng”.
Please write “夯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夯?
夯 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 夯 (hāng) mean?
夯 (hāng) means to ram; to tamp.
What is the radical of 夯?
The radical of 夯 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.