COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 养 is built
Traditional etymology note: 儿 (child) suggests the meaning, while 羊 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 养 (yǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to raise (animals)
yǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎng
养
to raise (animals)
Common words
yǎng chéng
养成
to cultivate; to raise; to form (a habit); to acquire
péi yǎng
培养
to cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture
yíng yǎng
营养
nutrition; nourishment
yǎng lǎo
养老
to provide for the elderly (family members); to enjoy a life in retirement
bǎo yǎng
保养
to take good care of (or conserve) one's health; to keep in good repair; to maintain; maintenance
fǔ yǎng
抚养
to foster; to bring up; to raise
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
养
养
养
养
养
养
养
养
LEARNING TIP
Remember 养
Say “yǎng” 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 养
Common words and phrases
yǎng chéng
to cultivate; to raise; to form (a habit); to acquire
péi yǎng
to cultivate; to breed; to foster; to nurture
yíng yǎng
nutrition; nourishment
yǎng lǎo
to provide for the elderly (family members); to enjoy a life in retirement
bǎo yǎng
to take good care of (or conserve) one's health; to keep in good repair; to maintain; maintenance
fǔ yǎng
to foster; to bring up; to raise
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“养”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎng”.
This character is “养”.
我正在学习“养”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “养”.
请写一遍“养”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎng”.
Please write “养” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 养?
养 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 养 (yǎng) mean?
养 (yǎng) means to raise (animals).
What is the radical of 养?
The radical of 养 is 丷, associated with Not yet classified.