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

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

The Chinese character 痈 (yōng) means "carbuncle; abscess". with 10 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痈 stroke by stroke?

痈 has 10 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痈 and 疙?

痈 (yōng) and 疙 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 痈?

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

Q: What common words use 痈?

Common words containing 痈 include: 痈肿 (yōng zhǒng) — swelling; abscess; 痈疽 (yōng jū) — skin ulcer; carbuncle; 发痈 (fā yōng) — to develop a carbuncle or abscess.

How to Write 痈

The character 痈 (yōng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痈 is pronounced yōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means carbuncle; abscess.

Common Words with 痈

痈肿 yōng zhǒng

swelling; abscess

痈疽 yōng jū

skin ulcer; carbuncle

发痈 fā yōng

to develop a carbuncle or abscess

Example Sentences

他的背上长了一个痈肿。

tā de bèi shàng zhǎng le yí gè yōng zhǒng

He has a carbuncle on his back.

这种药可以治疗痈疽。

zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ zhì liáo yōng jū

This medicine can treat carbuncles and skin ulcers.

伤口如果不干净会发痈。

shāng kǒu rú guǒ bù gàn jìng huì fā yōng

If the wound is not clean, it will develop a carbuncle.

Similar Characters

疙 gē

疚 jiù

疝 shàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痈

What does 痈 (yōng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痈 and 疙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痈?

What common words use 痈?

How to Write 痈 (yōng)