恒 meaning and stroke order
Constant, persistent, regular
How to write 恒, stroke by stroke
9 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 恒
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- permanent
- constant
- fixed
- usual
- ordinary
- rule (old)
How 恒 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. A constant 亘 heart 忄; 亘 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 忄 (heart), shared by 167 characters on this site.
How to remember 恒
恒 combines the heart radical 忄 with 亘 (gèn), which means to extend across or last through time. A heart that stretches on without stopping is constant and persistent, and 亘 also hints at the sound.
恒 is rarely used alone in modern speech. It mostly appears in words like 永恒 (yǒnghéng, eternal), 恒星 (héngxīng, star), and the idiom 持之以恒 (chízhī-yǐhéng, to persevere). Example: 学习要持之以恒。(Xuéxí yào chízhī-yǐhéng.) Studying requires perseverance.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse the right side 亘 with 旦 (dàn) or write it as 日 with only one line. 亘 has a horizontal stroke above and below 日. Also keep the tone rising: héng, not hèng.
Common words with 恒
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
恒 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 恒
How many strokes are in 恒?
恒 is written with 9 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 恒 mean?
恒 (héng) means constant, persistent, regular. A common word with it is 永恒 (yǒnghéng), meaning "eternal; everlasting".
How do you pronounce 恒?
恒 is pronounced héng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 恒?
The radical of 恒 is 忄, which carries the idea of "heart". Dictionaries list 恒 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 恒?
The traditional form of 恒 is 恆. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 恒 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 恒 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 恒 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 恒星 and 星星?
星星 (xīngxing) is the everyday word for any star you see in the sky. 恒星 (héngxīng) is the scientific term for a fixed star that shines by its own light, like the sun, as opposed to a planet, 行星 (xíngxīng).
Is 恒 used in names or brands?
Yes. Because it suggests stability and lasting value, 恒 is common in Chinese company names, bank names, and given names, such as 恒生 (Héngshēng) in Hang Seng Bank.