恒 Perseverance in Chinese (héng)

Dictionary Summary

恒 (héng) means permanent; constant; fixed. Simplified form has 9 strokes under radical 忄.

Pinyin & Tonehéng (Tone 2)

Simplified / Trad.恒 / 恆

Radical忄

Total Strokes9 strokes

StructureLeft–Right (忄 + 亘)

Unicode / LevelU+6052 · HSK 5-6

Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review

🪪 Using “恒” in a Chinese Name · Highly Recommended (Masculine-leaning)

A top-tier modern choice for boys and unisex names (e.g., 宇恒, 奕恒, 恒远). Projects quiet endurance and steady ambition.

✒️ Using “恒” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic

Strong philosophical anchor meaning constancy and unyielding persistence.

Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings

Origin & Visual Logic: Heart radical (忄) beside a waxing crescent moon spanning between heaven and earth (亘): steadfastness enduring across cycles.

Traditional / Simplified	Pinyin	CC-CEDICT Definitions
恆 / 恒	héng	permanent; constant; fixed
恆 / 恒	Héng	surname Heng

Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).

Common Words & Idioms Using “恒”

Chinese Word	Pinyin	English Meaning
永恒	yǒnghéng	eternal
恒心	héngxīn	perseverance
持之以恒	chízhī-yǐhéng	to persevere unremittingly

English Names Using “恒” in Our Curated Recommendations

See how native speakers pair 恒 (héng) into modern Chinese names:

苏恒雅Amelia (Sū Héng yǎ)李思恒Emily (Lǐ Sī héng)林青恒Ivy (Lín Qīng héng)李毅恒Liam (Lǐ Yì héng)韩宇恒Henry (Hán Yǔ héng)易恒毅Ethan (Yì Héng yì)顾恒毅Gabriel (Gù Héng yì)罗恒毅Roman (Luó Héng yì)季恒安Jacob (Jì Héng ān)安毅恒Andrew (Ān Yì héng)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does the Chinese character "恒" (héng) have?

"恒" has 9 strokes in Simplified Chinese (Traditional form: 恆). Its primary dictionary radical is 忄, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.

Is "恒" good to use in a real Chinese name?

Rating: Highly Recommended (Masculine-leaning). A top-tier modern choice for boys and unisex names (e.g., 宇恒, 奕恒, 恒远). Projects quiet endurance and steady ambition.