COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 阳 is built
Traditional etymology note: The place 阝 of the sun 日; compare 阴
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How to Write 阳 (yáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
positive (electric.)
yángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yáng
阳
positive (electric.)
Common words
tài yáng
太阳
sun; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2]
yáng guāng
阳光
sunshine; (of personality) upbeat; energetic; transparent (open to public scrutiny)
yáng tái
阳台
balcony; porch
xī yáng
夕阳
sunset; the setting sun
yáng lì
阳历
solar calendar; Western (Gregorian) calendar
yáng xìng
阳性
positive; masculine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 阳
Say “yáng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 阳
Common words and phrases
tài yáng
sun; abbr. for 太陽穴|太阳穴[tai4 yang2 xue2]
yáng guāng
sunshine; (of personality) upbeat; energetic; transparent (open to public scrutiny)
yáng tái
balcony; porch
xī yáng
sunset; the setting sun
yáng lì
solar calendar; Western (Gregorian) calendar
yáng xìng
positive; masculine
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“阳”。
Zhège zì shì “yáng”.
This character is “阳”.
我正在学习“阳”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yáng” zì.
I am learning the character “阳”.
请写一遍“阳”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yáng”.
Please write “阳” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 阳?
阳 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 阳 (yáng) mean?
阳 (yáng) means positive (electric.).
What is the radical of 阳?
The radical of 阳 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.