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

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

The Chinese character 痒 (yǎng) means "itchy; itch". with 11 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痒 stroke by stroke?

痒 has 11 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 痒 and 疣?

痒 (yǎng) and 疣 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 痒?

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 痒?

Common words containing 痒 include: 发痒 (fā yǎng) — to itch; to feel itchy; 止痒 (zhǐ yǎng) — Relieve itching; 抓痒 (zhuā yǎng) — Scratch an itch.

How to Write 痒

The character 痒 (yǎng) is written with 11 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.

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

Meaning & Pronunciation

痒 is pronounced yǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means itchy; itch.

Common Words with 痒

发痒 fā yǎng

to itch; to feel itchy

止痒 zhǐ yǎng

Relieve itching

抓痒 zhuā yǎng

Scratch an itch

Example Sentences

我的皮肤有点儿发痒。

wǒ de pí fū yǒu diǎn ér fā yǎng

My skin is a bit itchy.

这种药膏可以快速止痒。

zhè zhǒng yào gāo kě yǐ kuài sù zhǐ yǎng

This ointment can quickly relieve itching.

别用脏手去抓痒。

bié yòng zàng shǒu qù zhuā yǎng

Don't scratch an itch with dirty hands.

Similar Characters

疣 yóu

疤 bā

疥 jiè

Practice Writing 痒 (yǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痒

What does 痒 (yǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痒 and 疣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痒?

What common words use 痒?

How to Write 痒 (yǎng)