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刑

刑 (xíng) · punishment

6 strokesLeft–right

刑 (xíng) means “punishment”. It is made of 开 + 刂 and has 6 strokes.

Break 刑 into its parts

What 刑 is made of

刑 stroke order

刑 stroke order diagram: 6 strokes, numbered in writing order
刑 is written with 6 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 刑事

这是一起刑事案件。Zhè shì yìqǐ xíngshì ànjiàn.This is a criminal case.
他是一名刑事律师。Tā shì yīmíng xíngshì lǜshī.He is a criminal lawyer.

Words with 刑

Also built with 开

Quick facts

Pinyinxíng
Meaningpunishment
Strokes6
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 刑

What does 刑 mean?

刑 (xíng) means “punishment”.

How many strokes does 刑 have?

刑 has 6 strokes.

What parts make up 刑?

刑 is made of 开 (to open) and 刂 (knife).

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