晟 meaning and stroke order
Bright, clear, splendid
How to write 晟, stroke by stroke
10 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 晟
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- brightness of sun
- splendor
- also pr. [cheng2]
How 晟 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Sun.
日 gives the meaning and 成 hints at the sound.
Radical: 日 (sun), shared by 116 characters on this site.
How to remember 晟
The sun 日 (rì) sits on top of 成 (chéng), which gives the sound. Picture the sun rising over a finished task: when the work is done 成, everything looks bright and splendid.
晟 is rare in everyday speech and appears mostly in personal names, company names, and literary phrases about brightness or prosperity. Example: 他叫李晟。(Tā jiào Lǐ Chéng.) His name is Li Cheng.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 晟 with 晨 (chén, morning), since both have 日 on top and similar sounds. Check the bottom part: 晟 has 成, while 晨 has 辰.
Questions about 晟
How many strokes are in 晟?
晟 is written with 10 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 晟 mean?
晟 (chéng) means bright, clear, splendid.
How do you pronounce 晟?
晟 is pronounced chéng, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 晟?
The radical of 晟 is 日, which carries the idea of "sun". Dictionaries list 晟 under this radical.
Is 晟 pronounced chéng or shèng?
Both readings exist. The dictionary lists shèng as a reading and notes chéng as an alternative. In names on the mainland you will often hear shèng, but some people say chéng, so it is best to ask how a person pronounces their own name.
Why is 晟 popular in names?
It combines the sun with 成, which suggests success, so it carries a sense of brightness and splendor. Parents like it because it sounds positive and looks less common than everyday characters.