unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女, rank #91350, Very Hard
héng(heng2) T2
1feminine name (old)
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March 24, 2026
姮héng(heng2)
The character 姮 (héng) refers to a lady or a feminine name, often used in historical or poetic contexts. It carries connotations of elegance and femininity, being less common in modern usage but still found in literary works and classical texts.
Strokes9Radical女Frequency#91350DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In classical Chinese literature, names like 姮 often appear in poetry to evoke beauty and femininity, reflecting the cultural appreciation for elegant and refined representations of women.
Memory Tip
Imagine a graceful lady (姮) standing under the moon (月) at night, her presence captivating and refined. The left part of the character (女) signifies 'woman', while the right part (亘) adds a sense of continuity or eternity, echoing the timelessness of feminine beauty.
Meanings of 姮
héng(heng2)
1lady
2feminine name (old)
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姮Simplified
9Strokes
女Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a graceful lady (姮) standing under the moon (月) at night, her presence captivating and refined. The left part of the character (女) signifies 'woman', while the right part (亘) adds a sense of continuity or eternity, echoing the timelessness of feminine beauty.
Usage Notes
While 姮 is a poetic term, it's important to note that it may sound overly formal in everyday conversation. Learners should avoid using it in casual contexts and be aware that it may not be widely recognized by all native speakers.
HSK Study Tips
Though not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding 姮 can help learners appreciate classical literature and poetry. Students should focus on recognizing its form and context in texts, rather than using it in conversation.
Cultural Note
In classical Chinese literature, names like 姮 often appear in poetry to evoke beauty and femininity, reflecting the cultural appreciation for elegant and refined representations of women.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 姮 with more common terms for 'woman' like 女 or 妇. For example, using 姮 in a casual introduction can sound overly formal; instead, use 女孩 (girl) or 女人 (woman).
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Cultural Notes for 姮
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In classical Chinese literature, names like 姮 often appear in poetry to evoke beauty and femininity, reflecting the cultural appreciation for elegant and refined representations of women.
Word Family of 姮
Words Containing This Character1
姮héngfeminine name (old)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 姮
No, 姮 is considered archaic and is mainly found in historical texts or poetry.
While it's possible, it's quite uncommon and may sound outdated to many.
Characters like 女 (woman) and 妇 (wife) represent femininity and related concepts.