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惩

惩 (chéng) · to discipline

12 strokesTop–bottom

惩 (chéng) means “to discipline”. It is made of 征 + 心 and has 12 strokes.

Break 惩 into its parts

What 惩 is made of

惩 stroke order

惩 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
惩 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 惩罚

犯了错误就要受到惩罚。Fàn le cuòwù jiù yào shòudào chéngfá.If you make a mistake, you'll face the consequences.
老师没有惩罚他。Lǎoshī méiyǒu chéngfá tā.The teacher didn't punish him.

Words with 惩

Quick facts

Pinyinchéng
Meaningto discipline
Strokes12
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 惩

What does 惩 mean?

惩 (chéng) means “to discipline”.

How many strokes does 惩 have?

惩 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 惩?

惩 is made of 征 (to summon) and 心 (heart).

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