culprit · Character component

culprit; murder; bad, sad

A container 凵 of wickedness 乂

凶 at a glance

Meaning
culprit
Strokes
4
Characters
8
Role
Usually contributes sound

Characters with 凶 (7 of 8)

HSK 1 · 1

HSK 4 · 1

HSK 6 · 2

Beyond HSK · 3

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 凶 mean?

凶 means "culprit". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 凶?

8 characters in this dictionary contain 凶, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 4, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 凶 have?

凶 is written in 4 strokes.