COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 雄 is built
Traditional etymology note: 隹 (bird) suggests the meaning, while 厷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 雄 (xióng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
male
xióngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xióng
雄
male
Common words
yīng xióng
英雄
hero
xióng hòu
雄厚
substantial; robust; ample; abundant
xióng wěi
雄伟
grand; imposing; magnificent; majestic
xióng xìng
雄性
male
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
雄
雄
雄
雄
雄
雄
雄
雄
LEARNING TIP
Remember 雄
Say “xióng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 雄
Common words and phrases
yīng xióng
hero
xióng hòu
substantial; robust; ample; abundant
xióng wěi
grand; imposing; magnificent; majestic
xióng xìng
male
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 雄?
雄 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 雄 (xióng) mean?
雄 (xióng) means male.
What is the radical of 雄?
The radical of 雄 is 隹, associated with Not yet classified.