COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 永 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咏 (yǒng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to sing
yǒngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǒng
咏
to sing
Common words
yǒng
咏
to sing
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咏
Say “yǒng” 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 咏
Common words and phrases
yǒng
to sing
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咏”。
Zhège zì shì “yǒng”.
This character is “咏”.
我正在学习“咏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǒng” zì.
I am learning the character “咏”.
请写一遍“咏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǒng”.
Please write “咏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咏?
咏 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 咏 (yǒng) mean?
咏 (yǒng) means to sing.
What is the radical of 咏?
The radical of 咏 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.