The character 养 — “raise”: how to write it and what it means
raise, keep
The Chinese character 养 is read yǎng and means “raise, keep”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 养
养 has 9 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 养, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
Words with 养
- 养成develop (a habit)HSK 4
- 营养nutrition, nutrientsHSK 5
- 培养cultivate, nurtureHSK 5
- 养老provide for old ageHSK 6
- 养老院nursing homeHSK 6
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 养?
养 has 9 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 养 mean?
养 means “raise, keep”. It appears in 养成 (“develop”), 营养 (“nutrition”), 培养 (“cultivate”), 养老 (“provide for old age”).
How do you pronounce 养?
养 is read yǎng. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 养 have?
9 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 养 yourself
In the lessons you write characters stroke by stroke with a finger or a mouse, and the course checks the order. You can start for free, no sign-up needed.
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