punishment · Character component

punishment, penalty; law

A man 刂 in jail 开

刑 at a glance

Meaning
punishment
Strokes
6
Characters
3
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 刑 (2 of 3)

HSK 5 · 1

Beyond HSK · 1

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 刑 mean?

刑 means "punishment". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 刑?

3 characters in this dictionary contain 刑, including ones at HSK 5.

How many strokes does 刑 have?

刑 is written in 6 strokes.