How to Write 拥
The character 拥 (yōng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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
拥 is pronounced yōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to embrace; to crowd.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 拥 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 拥
拥抱
yōng bào
to hug; to embrace
拥挤
yōng jǐ
crowded; congested
拥有
yōng yǒu
to possess; to own
Example Sentences
他们互相拥抱。
tā men hù xiāng yōng bào
They are hugging each other.
地铁里很拥挤。
dì tiě lǐ hěn yōng jǐ
It is very crowded in the subway.
他拥有一辆车。
tā yōng yǒu yī liàng chē
He owns a car.
Practice Writing 拥 (yōng)
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