COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拥 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 用 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拥 (yōng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hold in one's arms; to embrace
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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
yōng
拥
to hold in one's arms; to embrace
Common words
yōng bào
拥抱
to embrace; to hug
yōng yǒu
拥有
to have; to possess
yōng jǐ
拥挤
crowded; to throng; congestion
cù yōng
簇拥
to crowd around; to escort
yōng hù
拥护
to endorse; to support
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
拥
拥
拥
拥
拥
拥
拥
拥
LEARNING TIP
Remember 拥
Say “yōng” 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 拥
Common words and phrases
yōng bào
to embrace; to hug
yōng yǒu
to have; to possess
yōng jǐ
crowded; to throng; congestion
cù yōng
to crowd around; to escort
yōng hù
to endorse; to support
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“拥”。
Zhège zì shì “yōng”.
This character is “拥”.
我正在学习“拥”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yōng” zì.
I am learning the character “拥”.
请写一遍“拥”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yōng”.
Please write “拥” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拥?
拥 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拥 (yōng) mean?
拥 (yōng) means to hold in one's arms; to embrace.
What is the radical of 拥?
The radical of 拥 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.