熊
熊 (xióng) means “bear”. It is made of 能 + 灬 and has 14 strokes, and is an HSK 4 word in the current exam syllabus (2025).
Break 熊 into its parts
What 熊 is made of
- 能 néng — can
- 厶 sī — private
- ⺼ — meat
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 灬 huǒ — fire
熊 stroke order
Example sentences
动物园里有一只大熊。Dòngwùyuán li yǒu yì zhī dà xióng.There's a big bear at the zoo.
熊冬天要睡很久。Xióng dōngtiān yào shuì hěn jiǔ.Bears sleep for a long time in winter.
Words with 熊
Quick facts
| Pinyin | xióng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bear |
| Strokes | 14 |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | HSK 4 (exam 2025) |
Questions about 熊
What does 熊 mean?
熊 (xióng) means “bear”.
How many strokes does 熊 have?
熊 has 14 strokes.
What parts make up 熊?
熊 is made of 能 (can) and 灬 (fire).
Which HSK level is 熊?
熊 is in HSK 4 (exam 2025).
Learn 熊 with its group
It is part of HSK 4 · Group 84: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.