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

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

The Chinese character 慵 (yōng) means "indolent; lazy; lethargic". with 14 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 慵 stroke by stroke?

慵 has 14 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 慵 and 惰?

慵 (yōng) and 惰 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 慵?

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

Q: What common words use 慵?

Common words containing 慵 include: 慵懒 (yōng lǎn) — indolent; sluggish; lazy; 慵倦 (yōng juàn) — languid; tired and lazy; 慵懒地 (yōng lǎn dì) — lazily; indolently.

How to Write 慵

The character 慵 (yōng) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

慵 is pronounced yōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means indolent; lazy; lethargic.

Common Words with 慵

慵懒 yōng lǎn

indolent; sluggish; lazy

慵倦 yōng juàn

languid; tired and lazy

慵懒地 yōng lǎn dì

lazily; indolently

Example Sentences

他显得很慵懒。

tā xiǎn de hěn yōng lǎn

He looks very languid.

午后感到慵倦。

wǔ hòu gǎn dào yōng juàn

Feeling weary in the afternoon.

慵懒地躺着。

yōng lǎn dì tǎng zhe

Lying down lazily.

Similar Characters

惰 duò

惴 zhuì

惶 huáng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慵

What does 慵 (yōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慵 and 惰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慵?

What common words use 慵?

How to Write 慵 (yōng)