殃 (yāng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 殃 (yāng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殃 (yāng) means "calamity; disaster; to harm". with 9 strokes and the radical 歹.

Q: How do you write 殃 stroke by stroke?

殃 has 9 strokes. The radical is 歹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 殃 and 歼?

殃 (yāng) and 歼 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 殃?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 歹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 殃?

Common words containing 殃 include: 遭殃 (zāo yāng) — To suffer disaster; to meet with misfortune.; 殃及 (yāng jí) — to involve; to bring disaster to; 灾殃 (zāi yāng) — disaster; calamity.

How to Write 殃

The character 殃 (yāng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 歹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殃 is pronounced yāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means calamity; disaster; to harm.

Common Words with 殃

遭殃 zāo yāng

To suffer disaster; to meet with misfortune.

殃及 yāng jí

to involve; to bring disaster to

灾殃 zāi yāng

disaster; calamity

Example Sentences

庄稼这下遭殃了。

zhuāng jià zhè xià zāo yāng le

The crops are in trouble now.

火灾殃及了邻居。

huǒ zāi yāng jí le lín jū

The fire affected the neighbors.

免受这场灾殃。

miǎn shòu zhè chǎng zāi yāng

Avoid this disaster.

Similar Characters

歼 jiān

殁 mò

殂 cú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殃

What does 殃 (yāng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殃 and 歼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殃?

What common words use 殃?

How to Write 殃 (yāng)