壅 (yōng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 壅 (yōng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 壅 (yōng) means "block up". with 16 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 壅 stroke by stroke?

壅 has 16 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 壅 and 塲?

壅 (yōng) and 塲 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 壅?

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

Q: What common words use 壅?

Common words containing 壅 include: 壅土 (yōng tǔ) — heap soil around roots; 壅塞 (yōng sè) — congest; 壅水 (yōng shuǐ) — backwater.

How to Write 壅

The character 壅 (yōng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

壅 is pronounced yōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means block up.

Common Words with 壅

壅土 yōng tǔ

heap soil around roots

壅塞 yōng sè

congest

壅水 yōng shuǐ

backwater

Example Sentences

给花壅点儿土吧。

gěi huā yōng diǎn ér tǔ ba

Mound some soil around the flowers.

河道被泥沙壅塞了。

hé dào bèi ní shā yōng sè le

The river channel is blocked by silt and sand.

农民在田里壅水。

nóng mín zài tián lǐ yōng shuǐ

Farmers are damming water in the field.

Similar Characters

塲 cháng

塾 shú

墀 chí

Practice Writing 壅 (yōng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 壅

What does 壅 (yōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 壅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 壅 and 塲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 壅?

What common words use 壅?

How to Write 壅 (yōng)