俑 (yǒng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 俑 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俑 (yǒng) means "funerary figurine". with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 俑 stroke by stroke?

俑 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 俑 and 伯?

俑 (yǒng) and 伯 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 俑?

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

Q: What common words use 俑?

Common words containing 俑 include: 兵马俑 (bīng mǎ yǒng) — Terracotta Warriors; 陶俑 (táo yǒng) — pottery figurine; 始作俑者 (shǐ zuò yǒng zhě) — the person who started an evil trend; the initiator.

How to Write 俑

The character 俑 (yǒng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

俑 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means funerary figurine.

Common Words with 俑

兵马俑 bīng mǎ yǒng

Terracotta Warriors

陶俑 táo yǒng

pottery figurine

始作俑者 shǐ zuò yǒng zhě

the person who started an evil trend; the initiator

Example Sentences

我去西安看兵马俑。

wǒ qù xī ān kàn bīng mǎ yǒng

I'm going to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Warriors.

博物馆里有陶俑。

bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu táo yǒng

There are pottery figurines in the museum.

谁是始作俑者？

shuí shì shǐ zuò yǒng zhě

Who started this? / Who was the initiator?

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俑

What does 俑 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俑 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俑?

What common words use 俑?

How to Write 俑 (yǒng)