COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 勇 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while 甬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 勇 (yǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
brave
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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yǒng
勇
brave
Common words
yǒng gǎn
勇敢
brave; courageous
yǒng qì
勇气
courage; valor
yǒng yú
勇于
to dare to; to be brave enough to
fèn yǒng
奋勇
dauntless; to summon up courage and determination; using extreme force of will
yīng yǒng
英勇
heroic; gallant; valiant
jiàn yì yǒng wéi
见义勇为
to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth; acting heroically in a just cause
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 勇
Say “yǒng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yǒng gǎn
brave; courageous
yǒng qì
courage; valor
yǒng yú
to dare to; to be brave enough to
fèn yǒng
dauntless; to summon up courage and determination; using extreme force of will
yīng yǒng
heroic; gallant; valiant
jiàn yì yǒng wéi
to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth; acting heroically in a just cause
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“勇”。
Zhège zì shì “yǒng”.
This character is “勇”.
我正在学习“勇”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǒng” zì.
I am learning the character “勇”.
请写一遍“勇”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǒng”.
Please write “勇” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 勇?
勇 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 勇 (yǒng) mean?
勇 (yǒng) means brave.
What is the radical of 勇?
The radical of 勇 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.