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熊 Stroke Order — How to Write 熊

Stroke Order

熊 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 灬, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

熊 Radical and Character Components

Components:能灬

熊 is an ideographic compound. A bear's 能 footprints 灬.

Radical: 灬 + 10 more strokes

熊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xióng

Meanings of 熊 in Chinese

1

xióng熊

Xióng refers to a bear, a large mammal known for its powerful build, short tail, and ability to stand upright and climb trees. It is also colloquially used to describe a good-for-nothing or a coward (e.g., 熊包).
他真是个熊包，一点小事都做不好。
He's truly a good-for-nothing; he can't even manage a small task well.
In some dialects, it means to scold or reprimand severely.
他因为迟到又被老板熊了一顿
He was scolded by his boss again for being late.

Common Words and Phrases with 熊

1
xióng熊bāo包
A good-for-nothing; a worthless person.
他被朋友们嘲笑为熊包，因为他害怕坐过山车。
He was mocked by his friends as a wimp because he was afraid to ride the roller coaster.
2
xióng熊māo猫
Panda, especially the giant panda, a large bear-like mammal native to China, known for its distinctive black and white fur.
那只可爱的熊猫正在树枝上享受美味的竹叶。
That adorable panda is enjoying delicious bamboo leaves on the tree branch.
3
xióng熊yāo腰hǔ虎bèi背
thick powerful back and shoulders
那位举重运动员身材魁梧，熊腰虎背，一看就知道力量惊人
That weightlifter has a towering physique, broad-shouldered and powerful, one can tell at a glance that his strength is astonishing.
4
xióng熊zhǎng掌
bear's paw served as a delicacy
在中国传统文化中，熊掌曾被视为一道珍贵的菜肴。
In traditional Chinese culture, bear's paw was once considered a precious dish.

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Idioms with 熊

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Questions about 熊

What does 熊 mean in Chinese?

熊 (xióng) means “Xióng refers to a bear” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 熊?

熊 is pronounced xióng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 熊 have?

熊 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 熊?

熊 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 灬. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 熊?

The radical of 熊 is 灬, and 熊 is an ideographic compound.