HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
permanent
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
constant
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
fixed
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
usual
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
ordinary
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
rule (old)
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
one of the 64 trigrams of the Book of Changes
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
恒
héng
constant, persistent, regular
HSK 7, nr, 9 strokes, radical 忄, rank #36948, Very Hard
héng(Heng2) T2
1permanent
2constant
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March 24, 2026
恒(恆)héng(Heng2)
The character 恒 (héng) primarily means 'constant' or 'permanent.' It is often used to describe something that remains unchanged over time, such as a habit or a state of being. In addition to its general meaning, it can also represent a surname and has historical significance in Chinese philosophy, particularly in connection to the I Ching's trigrams.
Strokes9Radical忄Frequency#36948DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of constancy is often linked to philosophical ideas about stability and balance, particularly in the teachings of Confucianism and Taoism. The character 恒 also appears in discussions about the nature of change and permanence in the I Ching, a foundational text in Chinese philosophy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a strong, unyielding tree (恒) standing tall in a storm, representing something that is constant and unchanging. The shape of the character can be visualized as the tree's roots (亘) anchoring it firmly to the ground, signifying permanence and stability.
Meanings of 恒
héng(Heng2)
1permanent
2constant
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About 恒
恒Simplified
恆Traditional
9Strokes
忄Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#36948Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 恒
Quick Contrast
恒 (héng) vs 常 (cháng) — use 恒 for something that is constant or unchanging over time, while 常 refers to something that is often or frequently occurring.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a strong, unyielding tree (恒) standing tall in a storm, representing something that is constant and unchanging. The shape of the character can be visualized as the tree's roots (亘) anchoring it firmly to the ground, signifying permanence and stability.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 恒 with similar-sounding characters, such as 衡 (héng), which means 'to measure.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, often appearing in phrases like 恒久 (héngjiǔ, meaning 'everlasting') and 恒心 (héngxīn, meaning 'perseverance').
HSK Study Tips
Though 恒 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it offers a good opportunity for learners to explore related vocabulary around constancy and permanence. Focus on understanding its use in various contexts and how it relates to other HSK words like 常 (cháng), meaning 'often' or 'usual.'
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of constancy is often linked to philosophical ideas about stability and balance, particularly in the teachings of Confucianism and Taoism. The character 恒 also appears in discussions about the nature of change and permanence in the I Ching, a foundational text in Chinese philosophy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 恒 with similar characters like 常 (cháng), which means 'often' and can lead to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying '我有恒的习惯' (Wǒ yǒu héng de xíguàn) instead of '我有常见的习惯' (Wǒ yǒu chángjiàn de xíguàn) can mislead the intended meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 恒
恒 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这些____星一定是形成于100到150亿年前。
The stars must have formed 10 to 15 billion years ago.
Wind Jiaxuan and Hengchun trees, warm day to spend Changle Xuan court.
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置身于他梦中萦绕的永恒的山中,他沉痛的心开朗起来.
zhì shēn yú tā mèng zhōng yíng rào de yǒng héng de shān zhōng, , tā chén tòng de xīn kāi lǎng qǐ.
His sick heart lifted in the haunting eternity of the hills.
Cultural Notes for 恒
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of constancy is often linked to philosophical ideas about stability and balance, particularly in the teachings of Confucianism and Taoism. The character 恒 also appears in discussions about the nature of change and permanence in the I Ching, a foundational text in Chinese philosophy.
Word Family of 恒
Compounds3
堩
搄
暅
Words Containing This Character20
永恒yǒnghéngeternal永恆
恒héngpermanent恆
恒星(fixed) star恆星
持之以恒chízhīyǐhéngto pursue unremittingly (idiom); to persevere持之以恆
伯利恒Bethlehem (in the biblical nativity story)伯利恆
恒温constant temperature恆溫
恒久constant恆久
恒定constant恆定
恒心perseverance恆心
恒河Ganges River恆河
恒生指数Hang Seng index (of Hong Kong stock market)恒生指數
守恒to remain constant (of a number)守恆
恒温器thermostat恆溫器
恒山Hengshan district of Jixi city 雞西|鸡西[Jīxī], Heilongjiang恆山
恒生银行Hang Seng Bank, Hong Kong恒生銀行
恒牙adult tooth恆牙
刘恒Liu Heng (1954-), Chinese writer劉恆
李恒Li Heng, personal name of thirteenth Tang emperor Muzong 穆宗[MùZōng] (795-824), reigned 821-825李恆
恒力constant force恆力
恒等identical恆等
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Compound Meaning
What does 永恒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 恒
It is pronounced as 'héng', with a rising tone.
Yes, it can be used to describe things that are constant or regular in daily life.
Common phrases include 恒久 (héngjiǔ) for 'everlasting' and 恒心 (héngxīn) for 'perseverance'.
