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邢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邢xíngsurname Xingunknown, 6 strokes, radical 阝, rank #29858, Very Hard
邢xínga state in Hebei province; surnamenr, 6 strokes, radical 阝, rank #29858, Very Hard
邢xíngplace nameunknown, 6 strokes, radical 阝, rank #29858, Very Hard
xíng(Xing2)xing T2
  1. 1surname Xing
  2. 2a state in Hebei province; surname
Also a Chinese surname, Xing — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

邢xíng(Xing2)

邢 (xíng) primarily refers to a historical state located in Hebei province during ancient China. It is also used as a surname, common among Chinese families. The character is contextually significant in discussions of Chinese geography and genealogy.

Strokes6Radical阝Frequency#29858DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

邢 is associated with the ancient state of Xing, which plays a role in the historical narratives of the Spring and Autumn period in China, indicating its significance in Chinese history and culture.

Memory tip

Think of 邢 as a 'hinge' (sounds like 'xing') connecting different states in ancient China. The left radical, 邑, represents a city or place, hinting at its geographical significance, while the right component can remind you of movement or connection.

Meanings of 邢

xíng(Xing2)
1a state in Hebei province; surname
2place name
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邢Simplified
6Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 邢 with similar-sounding surnames or place names, as it may lead to misunderstandings. It is generally used in formal contexts, such as historical discussions or genealogy, rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 邢 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to the study of geography and history in Chinese. Focus on the connection between surnames and place names to deepen your understanding of Chinese culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 邢 as 'xǐng' instead of 'xíng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar characters like 行, which means 'to walk' or 'to travel'.

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Etymology of 邢

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 阝 represents the meaning and 开 represents the sound.

Memory hint

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
+
Phonetic (sound)开
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Origin

邢 = 阝 + 开. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 邢

IDS Structure⿰开阝
邢Full character
=
开kai1
left
阝yi4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 邢?

How to say surname Xing in Chinese

“surname Xing” in Chinese is邢xíng

邢 (xíng) primarily refers to a historical state located in Hebei province during ancient China. It is also used as a surname, common among Chinese families. The character is contextually significant in discussions of Chinese geography and genealogy.

When to use 邢

Be careful not to confuse 邢 with similar-sounding surnames or place names, as it may lead to misunderstandings. It is generally used in formal contexts, such as historical discussions or genealogy, rather than in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 邢 as 'xǐng' instead of 'xíng'. Additionally, some may confuse it with similar characters like 行, which means 'to walk' or 'to travel'.

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Word Family of 邢

Words containing this character5
邢xíngsurname Xing
邢台also Xingtai county
邢台市Xingtai prefecture level city in Hebei
邢台县Xingtai county in Xingtai 邢台[Xíng​tái], Hebei邢台縣
邢台地区Xingtai county (old name)邢台地區
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Frequently Asked Questions about 邢

In modern usage, 邢 is primarily recognized as a surname, but it also refers to a historical state.

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