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

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

The Chinese character 勇 (yǒng) means "Brave; courageous". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 勇 stroke by stroke?

勇 has 9 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 勇 and 助?

勇 (yǒng) and 助 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 勇?

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

Q: What common words use 勇?

Common words containing 勇 include: 勇敢 (yǒng gǎn) — Brave; courageous; 勇气 (yǒng qì) — Courage; 奋勇 (fèn yǒng) — to pluck up courage / to act bravely.

How to Write 勇

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

勇 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Brave; courageous.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 勇 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 勇

勇敢 yǒng gǎn

Brave; courageous

勇气 yǒng qì

Courage

奋勇 fèn yǒng

to pluck up courage / to act bravely

Example Sentences

他是一个勇敢的人。

tā shì yí gè yǒng gǎn de rén

He is a brave person.

谢谢你给我勇气。

xiè xiè nǐ gěi wǒ yǒng qì

Thank you for giving me courage.

战士们奋勇向前。

zhàn shì men fèn yǒng xiàng qián

The soldiers charged forward bravely.

Similar Characters

助 zhù

努 nǔ

劫 jié

Practice Writing 勇 (yǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 勇

What does 勇 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 勇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 勇 and 助?

What mistakes do learners make writing 勇?

What common words use 勇?

How to Write 勇 (yǒng)