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

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

The Chinese character 疡 (yáng) means "ulcer". with 8 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疡 stroke by stroke?

疡 has 8 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疡 and 疔?

疡 (yáng) and 疔 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 疡?

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

Q: What common words use 疡?

Common words containing 疡 include: 溃疡 (kuì yáng) — Ulcer.; 口腔溃疡 (kǒu qiāng kuì yáng) — mouth ulcer; 脓疡 (nóng yáng) — abscess.

How to Write 疡

The character 疡 (yáng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疡 is pronounced yáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ulcer.

Common Words with 疡

溃疡 kuì yáng

Ulcer.

口腔溃疡 kǒu qiāng kuì yáng

mouth ulcer

脓疡 nóng yáng

abscess

Example Sentences

他患有胃溃疡。

tā huàn yǒu wèi kuì yáng

He suffers from a gastric ulcer.

我长了口腔溃疡。

wǒ zhǎng le kǒu qiāng kuì yáng

I have a mouth ulcer.

伤口形成了脓疡。

shāng kǒu xíng chéng le nóng yáng

The wound has formed an abscess.

Similar Characters

疔 dīng

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疡

What does 疡 (yáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疡 and 疔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疡?

What common words use 疡?

How to Write 疡 (yáng)