COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 洋 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 羊 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 洋 (yáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ocean
yángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yáng
洋
ocean
Common words
hǎi yáng
海洋
ocean
wāng yáng
汪洋
vast body of water
yáng yì
洋溢
brimming with; steeped in
dà yáng zhōu
大洋洲
Oceania
xǐ yáng yáng
喜洋洋
radiant with joy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
洋
洋
洋
洋
洋
洋
洋
洋
LEARNING TIP
Remember 洋
Say “yáng” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 洋
Common words and phrases
hǎi yáng
ocean
wāng yáng
vast body of water
yáng yì
brimming with; steeped in
dà yáng zhōu
Oceania
xǐ yáng yáng
radiant with joy
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“洋”。
Zhège zì shì “yáng”.
This character is “洋”.
我正在学习“洋”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yáng” zì.
I am learning the character “洋”.
请写一遍“洋”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yáng”.
Please write “洋” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 洋?
洋 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 洋 (yáng) mean?
洋 (yáng) means ocean.
What is the radical of 洋?
The radical of 洋 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.