How to Write 羊
The character 羊 (yáng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羊 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
羊 is pronounced yáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sheep; goat.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 羊 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 羊
山羊
shān yáng
Goat
羊肉
yáng ròu
Mutton; lamb meat
绵羊
mián yáng
sheep
Example Sentences
山上有几只山羊。
shān shàng yǒu jǐ zhī shān yáng
There are a few mountain goats on the mountain.
我喜欢吃烤羊肉。
wǒ xǐ huān chī kǎo yáng ròu
I like eating roasted lamb.
绵羊的毛很软。
mián yáng de máo hěn ruǎn
Sheep's wool is very soft.
Similar Characters
羌
qiāng
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