COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 氧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 气 (gas) suggests the meaning, while 羊 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 氧 (yǎng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
oxygen (chemistry)
yǎngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yǎng
氧
oxygen (chemistry)
Common words
yǎng qì
氧气
oxygen
èr yǎng huà tàn
二氧化碳
carbon dioxide CO2
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 氧
Say “yǎng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 氧
Common words and phrases
yǎng qì
oxygen
èr yǎng huà tàn
carbon dioxide CO2
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“氧”。
Zhège zì shì “yǎng”.
This character is “氧”.
我正在学习“氧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǎng” zì.
I am learning the character “氧”.
请写一遍“氧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǎng”.
Please write “氧” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 氧?
氧 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 氧 (yǎng) mean?
氧 (yǎng) means oxygen (chemistry).
What is the radical of 氧?
The radical of 氧 is 气, associated with Not yet classified.