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How to Write 用 (yòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to use

yòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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yòng

用

to use

Common words

bú yòng

不用

need not

cháng yòng

常用

in common usage

yǒu yòng

有用

useful

fèi yòng

费用

cost; expenditure; expense

shǐ yòng

使用

to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of

yòng lái

用来

to be used for

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
用
用
用
用
用
用
用
用
Practice slowly. Accuracy comes before speed.StrokeSheet · 用 · yòng

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 用

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 用 is not available yet. Focus on its 5-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “yòng” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 用

Say “yòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 用

Common words and phrases

不用

bú yòng

need not

常用

cháng yòng

in common usage

有用

yǒu yòng

useful

费用

fèi yòng

cost; expenditure; expense

使用

shǐ yòng

to use; to employ; to apply; to make use of

用来

yòng lái

to be used for

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 用?

用 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 用 (yòng) mean?

用 (yòng) means to use.

What is the radical of 用?

The radical of 用 is 用, associated with Not yet classified.