COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夜 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 sneaking by under cover 亠 of night 夕
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How to Write 夜 (yè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
night
yèTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yè
夜
night
Common words
yè wǎn
夜晚
night
áo yè
熬夜
to stay up late or all night
bàn yè
半夜
midnight; in the middle of the night
yè jiān
夜间
nighttime; evening or night (e.g. classes)
yè shì
夜市
night market
rì yè
日夜
day and night; around the clock
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
夜
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夜
夜
夜
夜
LEARNING TIP
Remember 夜
Say “yè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夜
Common words and phrases
yè wǎn
night
áo yè
to stay up late or all night
bàn yè
midnight; in the middle of the night
yè jiān
nighttime; evening or night (e.g. classes)
yè shì
night market
rì yè
day and night; around the clock
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夜”。
Zhège zì shì “yè”.
This character is “夜”.
我正在学习“夜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yè” zì.
I am learning the character “夜”.
请写一遍“夜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yè”.
Please write “夜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夜?
夜 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 夜 (yè) mean?
夜 (yè) means night.
What is the radical of 夜?
The radical of 夜 is 夕, associated with Not yet classified.