养 (yǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 养 (yǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 养 (yǎng) means "To raise; to support; to cultivate". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 丷.

Q: How do you write 养 stroke by stroke?

养 has 9 strokes. The radical is 丷. 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 养 and 兼?

养 (yǎng) and 兼 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 养?

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

Q: What common words use 养?

Common words containing 养 include: 养猫 (yǎng māo) — To keep a cat; to raise a cat; 养成 (yǎng chéng) — To form (a habit); to cultivate; 营养 (yíng yǎng) — nutrition; nourishment.

How to Write 养

The character 养 (yǎng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丷 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

养 is pronounced yǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To raise; to support; to cultivate.

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

Common Words with 养

养猫 yǎng māo

To keep a cat; to raise a cat

养成 yǎng chéng

To form (a habit); to cultivate

营养 yíng yǎng

nutrition; nourishment

Example Sentences

她每天下班后最开心的事就是回家养猫。

tā měi tiān xià bān hòu zuì kāi xīn de shì jiù shì huí jiā yǎng māo 。

The happiest thing for her after work every day is going home to take care of her cat.

我们要养成好习惯。

wǒ men yào yǎng chéng hǎo xí guàn

We should develop good habits.

牛奶很有营养。

niú nǎi hěn yǒu yíng yǎng

Milk is very nutritious.

Similar Characters

兼 jiān

兽 shòu

单 chán

Practice Writing 养 (yǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 养

What does 养 (yǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 养 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 养 and 兼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 养?

What common words use 养?

How to Write 养 (yǎng)