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

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

The Chinese character 恿 (yǒng) means "To instigate or egg on.". with 11 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恿 stroke by stroke?

恿 has 11 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 恿 and 怎?

恿 (yǒng) and 怎 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 恿?

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

Q: What common words use 恿?

Common words containing 恿 include: 怂恿 (sǒng yǒng) — to instigate; to egg on; to incite; 怂恿者 (sǒng yǒng zhě) — instigator; one who eggs others on; 被怂恿 (bèi sǒng yǒng) — To be egged on or instigated.

How to Write 恿

The character 恿 (yǒng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

恿 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To instigate or egg on..

Common Words with 恿

怂恿 sǒng yǒng

to instigate; to egg on; to incite

怂恿者 sǒng yǒng zhě

instigator; one who eggs others on

被怂恿 bèi sǒng yǒng

To be egged on or instigated

Example Sentences

别怂恿他去冒险。

bié sǒng yǒng tā qù mào xiǎn

Don't egg him on to take risks.

他是这件事的怂恿者。

tā shì zhè jiàn shì de sǒng yǒng zhě

He is the instigator of this matter.

他是被朋友怂恿的。

tā shì bèi péng yǒu sǒng yǒng de

He was egged on by his friends.

Similar Characters

怎 zěn

怒 nù

思 si

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恿

What does 恿 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恿 and 怎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恿?

What common words use 恿?

How to Write 恿 (yǒng)