COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 猛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 犭 (dog) suggests the meaning, while 孟 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 猛 (měng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ferocious
měngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
měng
猛
ferocious
Common words
měng liè
猛烈
fierce; violent; vigorous; intense
měng rán
猛然
suddenly; abruptly
xiōng měng
凶猛
fierce; violent; ferocious
xùn měng
迅猛
quick and violent
měng
猛
ferocious; fierce; violent; brave
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
猛
猛
猛
猛
猛
猛
猛
猛
LEARNING TIP
Remember 猛
Say “měng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 猛
Common words and phrases
měng liè
fierce; violent; vigorous; intense
měng rán
suddenly; abruptly
xiōng měng
fierce; violent; ferocious
xùn měng
quick and violent
měng
ferocious; fierce; violent; brave
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“猛”。
Zhège zì shì “měng”.
This character is “猛”.
我正在学习“猛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “měng” zì.
I am learning the character “猛”.
请写一遍“猛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “měng”.
Please write “猛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 猛?
猛 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 猛 (měng) mean?
猛 (měng) means ferocious.
What is the radical of 猛?
The radical of 猛 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.