COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 横 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (tree) suggests the meaning, while 黄 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 横 (héng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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héngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
héng
横
horizontal
Common words
héng xiàng
横向
horizontal; orthogonal; perpendicular; lateral
zòng héng
纵横
lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal; length and breadth; criss-crossed; able to move unhindered
héng
横
horizontal; across; crosswise; horizontal stroke (in Chinese characters)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
横
横
横
横
横
横
横
横
LEARNING TIP
Remember 横
Say “héng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
héng xiàng
horizontal; orthogonal; perpendicular; lateral
zòng héng
lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal; length and breadth; criss-crossed; able to move unhindered
héng
horizontal; across; crosswise; horizontal stroke (in Chinese characters)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 横?
横 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 横 (héng) mean?
横 (héng) means horizontal.
What is the radical of 横?
The radical of 横 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.