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

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

The Chinese character 阳 (yáng) means "Sun, positive, or Yang.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 阳 stroke by stroke?

阳 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 阳 and 邓?

阳 (yáng) and 邓 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 阳?

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

Q: What common words use 阳?

Common words containing 阳 include: 太阳 (tài yáng) — Sun; 阳光 (yáng guāng) — Sunlight or sunshine.; 阳台 (yáng tái) — balcony.

How to Write 阳

The character 阳 (yáng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

阳 is pronounced yáng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sun, positive, or Yang..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 阳 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 阳

太阳 tài yáng

Sun

阳光 yáng guāng

Sunlight or sunshine.

阳台 yáng tái

balcony

Example Sentences

今天的太阳很大。

jīn tiān de tài yáng hěn dà

The sun is very strong today.

房间里有阳光。

fáng jiān lǐ yǒu yáng guāng

There is sunlight in the room.

我在阳台看书。

wǒ zài yáng tái kàn shū

I'm reading on the balcony.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

Practice Writing 阳 (yáng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阳

What does 阳 (yáng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阳 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阳?

What common words use 阳?

How to Write 阳 (yáng)