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

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

The Chinese character 永 (yǒng) means "Forever; eternal". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 水.

Q: How do you write 永 stroke by stroke?

永 has 5 strokes. The radical is 水. 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 永 and 水?

永 (yǒng) and 水 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 永?

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

Q: What common words use 永?

Common words containing 永 include: 永远 (yǒng yuǎn) — Forever; always (simplified); 永久 (yǒng jiǔ) — Permanent; everlasting; 永恒 (yǒng héng) — Eternal; eternity (simplified).

How to Write 永

The character 永 (yǒng) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 水 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

永 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Forever; eternal.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 永 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 永

永远 yǒng yuǎn

Forever; always (simplified)

永久 yǒng jiǔ

Permanent; everlasting

永恒 yǒng héng

Eternal; eternity (simplified)

Example Sentences

我会永远记得你。

wǒ huì yǒng yuǎn jì de nǐ

I will remember you forever.

这是永久的记忆。

zhè shì yǒng jiǔ de jì yì

This is a permanent memory.

友谊是永恒的。

yǒu yì shì yǒng héng de

Friendship is eternal.

Similar Characters

水 shuǐ

氵 shuǐ

氶 zhěng

Practice Writing 永 (yǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 永

What does 永 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 永 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 永 and 水?

What mistakes do learners make writing 永?

What common words use 永?

How to Write 永 (yǒng)