雄 Stroke Order — How to Write 雄
雄 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 隹, 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.
雄 Radical and Character Components
Components:厷隹
雄 is a phono-semantic compound: 隹 (bird) carries the meaning, while 厷 indicates the sound.
Radical: 隹 + 4 more strokes
雄 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xióng
Meanings of 雄 in Chinese
1
xióng雄
Male; masculine; referring to the male of a species, opposite to '雌' (female).
那只雄狮看起来非常威武。
That male lion looks very mighty.
Powerful; majestic; grand; heroic; outstanding.
这位企业家展现了雄才大略，带领公司走向成功。
This entrepreneur displayed great talent and bold vision, leading the company to success.
Refers to a strong, powerful, or outstanding person, often used in compound words like 'hero' (英雄) or 'talented figure' (雄杰).
他凭借过人的智慧和勇气，成为众人敬仰的英雄
With his extraordinary wisdom and courage, he became a hero admired by all.
Common Words and Phrases with 雄
1
eloquent and forceful debate or speech
他的演讲充满了雄辩，深深打动了听众。
His speech was full of eloquence, deeply moving the audience.
2
great talent and bold vision
这位公司的创始人在创业初期就展现出雄才大略，带领团队克服重重困难，最终使企业取得了巨大的成功。
The founder of this company displayed exceptional talent and extraordinary strategic thinking from the early stages of its establishment, leading the team to overcome numerous difficulties and ultimately achieve immense success for the enterprise.
3
majestic air; awe-inspiring spirit; virile power or might (also strong wind)
运动员们在赛场上展现出雄风，赢得了观众的喝彩
The athletes displayed their heroic spirit on the field, winning the audience's applause.
4
Outstanding figures, heroes, or something powerful and magnificent.
他的演讲雄豪有力，感染了在场的每一个人。
His speech was grand and powerful, inspiring everyone present.
5
rich; abundant (referring to resources, capital, etc.)
这所大学拥有雄厚的师资力量和先进的科研设备。
This university possesses a strong faculty and advanced scientific research equipment.
6
Realgar, also known as arsenic sulfide, is a mineral used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
在端午节，一些地方的人们会用雄黄在儿童额头画一个‘王’字，以期驱邪避毒
During the Dragon Boat Festival, some people use realgar to draw the character 'wang' on children's foreheads, hoping to ward off evil and repel toxins.
7
powerful and robust
他的书法笔力雄健，气势磅礴
His calligraphy strokes are strong and powerful, exuding a majestic momentum.
8
outstanding figures; heroes
他以其雄杰的才华，在科学领域取得了举世瞩目的成就。
He achieved remarkable success in the field of science with his outstanding talent.
9
strong and powerful
这棵老松树的枝干雄劲挺拔，仿佛在向世人展示它不屈的生命力。
The branches of this old pine tree are robust and upright, as if displaying its unyielding vitality to the world.
10
valorous and spirited; gallantly
那只公鸡雄赳赳地昂着头，在院子里踱步
That rooster strutted valiantly with its head held high in the yard.
11
Heroic, robust, and exceptionally talented; outstandingly capable.
那座山峰雄俊挺拔，犹如一位守护着大地的巨人。
That mountain peak stands majestic and towering, like a giant guarding the earth.
12
High, steep, and magnificent, often describing mountains or landscapes.
这座山峰雄峻挺拔，令人望而生畏
This mountain peak is grand and precipitous, inspiring awe.
13
androtype: a designated male type specimen
研究人员在描述新发现的昆虫种类时，通常会指定一个典型的雄性个体作为其雄模。
When describing newly discovered insect species, researchers typically designate a representative male individual as its male type specimen.
14
powerful and vigorous; robust
这幅画的笔触雄强有力，展现了画家深厚的功底。
The brushstrokes of this painting are vigorous and powerful, demonstrating the painter's profound skill.
15
The male reproductive organ of a flower, which produces pollen.
这朵花的雄蕊颜色鲜艳，吸引了许多昆虫。
The stamens of this flower are brightly colored, attracting many insects.
16
a powerful army
这支由顶尖科学家组成的团队，犹如一支攻克科学难题的雄师，所向披靡。
This team, comprised of top scientists, is like a mighty army, invincible in tackling scientific challenges.
More words with 雄
- cí雌xióng雄male and female, sexes
- xiāo枭xióng雄mastermind, ruthless hero
- chěng逞yīng英xióng雄play the hero, show off one's bravery
- fú苻xióng雄Fu Xiong
- xióng雄wěi伟magnificent, majestic
- xióng雄yīng鹰eagle, male eagle
- xióng雄shī狮male lion, powerful figure
- yīng英xióng雄hero, champion
- xióng雄huā花staminate flower, male flower
- xióng雄hún浑Majestic, Powerful
- xióng雄jī鸡Rooster, Cock
- xióng雄lù鹿stag, buck
- xióng雄xīn心ambition, aspiration
- xióng雄xìng性male, masculine
- xióng雄zhuàng壮Grand, Majestic
- xióng雄xiè蟹male crab
- xióng雄jù踞dominate, reign
- xióng雄jùn骏Majestic, Magnificent
- xióng雄wěi伟zhuàng壮lì丽Majestic, Magnificent
- yīng英xióng雄men们heroes
Idioms with 雄
- xióng雄bīng兵bǎi百wàn万a million mighty troops
- xióng雄cái才gài盖shì世unmatched heroic talent
- xióng雄shī师bǎi百wàn万a million strong formidable army
- xióng雄xīn心bó勃bó勃full of lofty ambitions
- xióng雄xīn心zhuàng壮zhì志Great ambitions and lofty aspirations
- xióng雄zī姿yīng英fā发heroic and spirited bearing
- bǎi百wàn万xióng雄bīng兵a vast and mighty army
- bǎi百wàn万xióng雄shī师a vast and mighty army
- cǎo草mǎng莽yīng英xióng雄grassroots hero
- cí雌xióng雄wèi未jué决The outcome is undecided
- ér儿nǚ女yīng英xióng雄young heroes and heroines
- gài盖shì世yīng英xióng雄unrivaled hero
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Open the tool →Questions about 雄
What does 雄 mean in Chinese?
雄 (xióng) means “Male” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 雄?
雄 is pronounced xióng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 雄 have?
雄 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 雄?
雄 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 隹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 雄?
The radical of 雄 is 隹, and 雄 is a phono-semantic compound.