unknown, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #16507, Very Hard
亨
hēng
henry (unit of inductance)
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 亠, rank #16507, Very Hard
hēng(heng1)heng T1
1prospering, going smoothly
2prosperous
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March 24, 2026
亨hēng(heng1)
The character 亨 (hēng) conveys the idea of prosperity and smooth progress. It is often used in contexts such as discussions about business success or favorable outcomes, implying that things are going well. Additionally, in technical contexts, it refers to the unit of inductance in electrical engineering.
Strokes7Radical亠Frequency#16507DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 亨 is often associated with auspiciousness and is used in traditional sayings, such as 亨通 (hēngtōng), meaning 'to go smoothly and prosperously', reflecting the value placed on success and good fortune in both business and personal life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a smooth river flowing effortlessly, symbolizing prosperity. The character 亨 resembles a flowing river with the top part suggesting movement and the bottom part representing stability, making it easier to remember that it means 'going smoothly'.
Meanings of 亨
hēng(heng1)
1prospering, going smoothly
2prosperous
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About 亨
亨Simplified
7Strokes
亠Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 亨
Quick Contrast
亨 (hēng) vs 通 (tōng) — use 亨 to emphasize prosperity and favorable outcomes, while 通 focuses on smoothness or passage without the connotation of success.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 亨 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 恒 (héng), which means 'constant'. This character is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as literature or business discussions, rather than in casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an advanced term not included in HSK levels, learners should focus on recognizing 亨 in idiomatic expressions or classical texts. It connects well with other words related to success and progress, which may be found in HSK Level 5 and above materials.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly pronounce 亨 as 'hèng', confusing it with 恒 (héng). The correct pronunciation is 'hēng', emphasizing the first tone.
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The character 亨 (hēng) conveys the idea of prosperity and smooth progress. It is often used in contexts such as discussions about business success or favorable outcomes, implying that things are going well. Additionally, in technical contexts, it refers to the unit of inductance in electrical engineering.
When to use 亨
Be careful not to confuse 亨 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 恒 (héng), which means 'constant'. This character is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as literature or business discussions, rather than in casual conversation.
亨 or something close to it
亨 (hēng) vs 通 (tōng) — use 亨 to emphasize prosperity and favorable outcomes, while 通 focuses on smoothness or passage without the connotation of success.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly pronounce 亨 as 'hèng', confusing it with 恒 (héng). The correct pronunciation is 'hēng', emphasizing the first tone.
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Grammar Patterns of 亨
亨 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
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“你为什么不早告诉我？”____特厉声问道。
"Why didn't you tell me before?" asked Hunter harshly.
Example Sentences for 亨 (10)
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1
“你为什么不早告诉我？”亨特厉声问道。
“ “ nǐ wéi shí mó bù zǎo gào sù？” wǒ ？” hēng tè lì shēng。
"Why didn't you tell me before?" asked Hunter harshly.
2
这支舞蹈的配乐是由亨利·托尔格所作的一首原创曲目。
zhè zhī wǔ dǎo de pèi lè shì yóu hēng lì· · tuō ěr gé suǒ zuò de yī shǒu yuán chuàng qū。
The dance is accompanied by an original score by Henry Torgue.
3
亨特先生及他率领的管理小组加入了州长们的队伍。
hēng tè xiān shēng jí tā shuài lǐng de guǎn lǐ xiǎo zǔ jiā rù le zhōu cháng mén de duì wǔ。
The governors were joined by Mr Hunter and his management team.
