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姓
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Stroke order — 8 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 姓
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 姓 | xìng | family name; surname |
| 老百姓 | lǎo bǎi xìng | ordinary people; the "person in the street" |
| 姓名 | xìng míng | surname and given name; full name |
| 姓氏 | xìng shì | family name |
FAQ
How many strokes does 姓 have?
姓 has 8 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 姓?
The pinyin for 姓 is xìng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄒㄧㄥˋ.
What does 姓 mean in Chinese?
姓 means: family name; surname. It appears in common words such as 姓、老百姓、姓名.