COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胸 is built
Traditional etymology note: A heart ⺼ in the chest 匈; 匈 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 胸 (xiōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
chest
xiōngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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xiōng
胸
chest
Common words
xīn xiōng
心胸
heart; mind; ambition; aspiration
xiōng huái
胸怀
one's bosom (the seat of emotions); breast; broad-minded and open; to think about
xiōng táng
胸膛
chest
xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
胸有成竹
(idiom) to have a well thought out plan in mind
xiōng
胸
chest; bosom; heart; mind
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 胸
Say “xiōng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xīn xiōng
heart; mind; ambition; aspiration
xiōng huái
one's bosom (the seat of emotions); breast; broad-minded and open; to think about
xiōng táng
chest
xiōng yǒu chéng zhú
(idiom) to have a well thought out plan in mind
xiōng
chest; bosom; heart; mind
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胸?
胸 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 胸 (xiōng) mean?
胸 (xiōng) means chest.
What is the radical of 胸?
The radical of 胸 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.