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

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

The Chinese character 样 (yàng) means "Sample; Pattern; Appearance". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 样 stroke by stroke?

样 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 样 and 杪?

样 (yàng) and 杪 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 样?

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

Q: What common words use 样?

Common words containing 样 include: 样子 (yàng zi) — Appearance; Manner; Look; 一样 (yī yàng) — same; alike; 榜样 (bǎng yàng) — Role model.

How to Write 样

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

样 is pronounced yàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sample; Pattern; Appearance.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 样 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 样

样子 yàng zi

Appearance; Manner; Look

一样 yī yàng

same; alike

榜样 bǎng yàng

Role model

Example Sentences

他的样子很可爱。

tā de yàng zi hěn kě ài

He looks very cute.

我和他穿得一样。

wǒ hé tā chuān dé yī yàng

I'm dressed the same as him.

他是我们的好榜样。

tā shì wǒ men de hǎo bǎng yàng

He is a good role model for us.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 样 (yàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 样

What does 样 (yàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 样 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 样 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 样?

What common words use 样?

How to Write 样 (yàng)