COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 央 is built
央 can be remembered by breaking it into 冂 + 大. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 央 (yāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
center
yāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yāng
央
center
Common words
zhōng yāng
中央
central; middle; center; central authorities (of a state)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 央
Say “yāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 央
Common words and phrases
zhōng yāng
central; middle; center; central authorities (of a state)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 央?
央 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 央 (yāng) mean?
央 (yāng) means center.
What is the radical of 央?
The radical of 央 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.