COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 姓 is built
Traditional etymology note: 女 (woman) suggests the meaning, while 生 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 姓 (xìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
family name; surname
xìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xìng
姓
family name; surname
Common words
xìng míng
姓名
surname and given name; full name
guì xìng
贵姓
what is your surname?; (May I ask) your surname?
xìng shì
姓氏
family name
lǎo bǎi xìng
老百姓
ordinary people; the "person in the street"
xìng
姓
family name; surname; to be surnamed ...
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
姓
姓
姓
姓
姓
姓
姓
姓
LEARNING TIP
Remember 姓
Say “xìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 姓
Common words and phrases
xìng míng
surname and given name; full name
guì xìng
what is your surname?; (May I ask) your surname?
xìng shì
family name
lǎo bǎi xìng
ordinary people; the "person in the street"
xìng
family name; surname; to be surnamed ...
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“姓”。
Zhège zì shì “xìng”.
This character is “姓”.
我正在学习“姓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xìng” zì.
I am learning the character “姓”.
请写一遍“姓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xìng”.
Please write “姓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 姓?
姓 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 姓 (xìng) mean?
姓 (xìng) means family name; surname.
What is the radical of 姓?
The radical of 姓 is 女, associated with Not yet classified.