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姮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
héngladyzg, 9 strokes, radical 女, rank #91350, Very Hard
héngfeminine name (old)unknown, 9 strokes, radical 女, rank #91350, Very Hard
héng(heng2) T2
  1. 1feminine name (old)
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March 24, 2026
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.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#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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About 姮

Simplified
9Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 姮

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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Pronunciation of 姮

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Etymology of 姮

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

woman

Semantic (meaning)
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 姮?

Decomposition of 姮

IDS Structure⿰女亘
Full Character
=
nü3
left
gen4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 姮?

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Cultural Notes for 姮

🏮Cultural insight

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
héngfeminine name (old)
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Compound Meaning

What does 姮 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 姮

No, 姮 is considered archaic and is mainly found in historical texts or poetry.