COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 狞 is built
Traditional etymology note: 犭 (dog) suggests the meaning, while 宁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 狞 (níng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fierce-looking
níngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
níng
狞
fierce-looking
Common words
níng
狞
fierce-looking
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 狞
Say “níng” 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 狞
Common words and phrases
níng
fierce-looking
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“狞”。
Zhège zì shì “níng”.
This character is “狞”.
我正在学习“狞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “níng” zì.
I am learning the character “狞”.
请写一遍“狞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “níng”.
Please write “狞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 狞?
狞 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 狞 (níng) mean?
狞 (níng) means fierce-looking.
What is the radical of 狞?
The radical of 狞 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.