恙 (yàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恙 (yàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恙 (yàng) means "ailment". with 10 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恙 stroke by stroke?

恙 has 10 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 恙 and 忝?

恙 (yàng) and 忝 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 恙?

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

Q: What common words use 恙?

Common words containing 恙 include: 无恙 (wú yàng) — Safe and sound; in good health.; 别来无恙 (bié lái wú yàng) — I hope you have been well since we last met.; 微恙 (wēi yàng) — slight illness; indisposition.

How to Write 恙

The character 恙 (yàng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

恙 is pronounced yàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ailment.

Common Words with 恙

无恙 wú yàng

Safe and sound; in good health.

别来无恙 bié lái wú yàng

I hope you have been well since we last met.

微恙 wēi yàng

slight illness; indisposition

Example Sentences

幸好身体无恙。

xìng hǎo shēn tǐ wú yàng

Luckily, I'm safe and sound.

老朋友，别来无恙啊。

lǎo péng yǒu bié lái wú yàng a

Old friend, I hope you have been well.

他近日偶感微恙。

tā jìn rì ǒu gǎn wēi yàng

He has been feeling slightly unwell lately.

Similar Characters

忝 tiǎn

忞 mín

忠 zhōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恙

What does 恙 (yàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恙 and 忝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恙?

What common words use 恙?

How to Write 恙 (yàng)