COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 穹 is built
Traditional etymology note: An arched 弓 vault 穴; 弓 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 穹 (qióng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
vault
qióngTone 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
qióng
穹
vault
Common words
qióng
穹
vault
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 穹
Say “qióng” 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 穹
Common words and phrases
qióng
vault
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 穹?
穹 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 穹 (qióng) mean?
穹 (qióng) means vault.
What is the radical of 穹?
The radical of 穹 is 穴, associated with Not yet classified.