COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 衡 is built
Traditional etymology note: A big 大 horn 角; 行 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 衡 (héng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to weigh
héngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
héng
衡
to weigh
Common words
píng héng
平衡
balance; equilibrium
héng liáng
衡量
to weigh; to examine; to consider
jūn héng
均衡
equal; balanced; harmony; equilibrium
kàng héng
抗衡
to compete with; to vie with; to counter
quán héng
权衡
to consider; to weigh (a matter); to balance (pros and cons)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 衡
Say “héng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 衡
Common words and phrases
píng héng
balance; equilibrium
héng liáng
to weigh; to examine; to consider
jūn héng
equal; balanced; harmony; equilibrium
kàng héng
to compete with; to vie with; to counter
quán héng
to consider; to weigh (a matter); to balance (pros and cons)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 衡?
衡 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 衡 (héng) mean?
衡 (héng) means to weigh.
What is the radical of 衡?
The radical of 衡 is 行, associated with Not yet classified.