COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 羊
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A sheep's head with horns
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How to Write 羊 (yáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sheep; goat
yángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yáng
羊
sheep; goat
Common words
wáng yáng bǔ láo
亡羊补牢
lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom); fig. to act belatedly; better late than never; to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted
yáng
羊
sheep; goat
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
羊
羊
羊
羊
羊
羊
羊
羊
LEARNING TIP
Remember 羊
Say “yáng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 羊
Common words and phrases
wáng yáng bǔ láo
lit. to mend the pen after sheep are lost (idiom); fig. to act belatedly; better late than never; to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted
yáng
sheep; goat
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“羊”。
Zhège zì shì “yáng”.
This character is “羊”.
我正在学习“羊”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yáng” zì.
I am learning the character “羊”.
请写一遍“羊”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yáng”.
Please write “羊” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 羊?
羊 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 羊 (yáng) mean?
羊 (yáng) means sheep; goat.
What is the radical of 羊?
The radical of 羊 is 羊, associated with Not yet classified.