扬 (yáng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 扬 (yáng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 扬 (yáng) means "to raise; to hoist; to spread". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 扬 stroke by stroke?

扬 has 6 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 扬 and 㧜?

扬 (yáng) and 㧜 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 扬?

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

Q: What common words use 扬?

Common words containing 扬 include: 表扬 (biǎo yáng) — to praise; to commend; 发扬 (fā yáng) — To promote; to carry forward; 扬名 (yáng míng) — to become famous; to make a name for oneself.

How to Write 扬

The character 扬 (yáng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

扬 is pronounced yáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to raise; to hoist; to spread.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 扬 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 扬

表扬 biǎo yáng

to praise; to commend

发扬 fā yáng

To promote; to carry forward

扬名 yáng míng

to become famous; to make a name for oneself

Example Sentences

老师表扬了我。

lǎo shī biǎo yáng le wǒ

The teacher praised me.

我们要发扬优点。

wǒ men yào fā yáng yōu diǎn

We should promote our strengths.

他在比赛中扬名。

tā zài bǐ sài zhōng yáng míng

He became famous in the competition.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

扎 zā

扑 pū

Practice Writing 扬 (yáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 扬

What does 扬 (yáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 扬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 扬 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 扬?

What common words use 扬?

How to Write 扬 (yáng)