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

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

The Chinese character 甬 (yǒng) means "Path; (also an abbreviation for Ningbo).". with 7 strokes and the radical 用.

Q: How do you write 甬 stroke by stroke?

甬 has 7 strokes. The radical is 用. 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 甬 and 用?

甬 (yǒng) and 用 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 甬?

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

Q: What common words use 甬?

Common words containing 甬 include: 甬道 (yǒng dào) — Corridor; aisle; paved path.; 甬江 (yǒng jiāng) — Yong River (in Ningbo).; 甬路 (yǒng lù) — Paved path (leading to a main building)..

How to Write 甬

The character 甬 (yǒng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 用 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

甬 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Path; (also an abbreviation for Ningbo)..

Common Words with 甬

甬道 yǒng dào

Corridor; aisle; paved path.

甬江 yǒng jiāng

Yong River (in Ningbo).

甬路 yǒng lù

Paved path (leading to a main building).

Example Sentences

他走在长长的甬道上。

tā zǒu zài cháng cháng de yǒng dào shàng

He was walking along the long corridor.

甬江流过宁波市中心。

yǒng jiāng liú guò níng bō shì zhōng xīn

The Yong River flows through the center of Ningbo.

公园里有一条石子甬路。

gōng yuán lǐ yǒu yī tiáo shí zǐ yǒng lù

There is a pebble path in the park.

Similar Characters

用 yòng

甩 shuǎi

甪 lù

Practice Writing 甬 (yǒng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 甬

What does 甬 (yǒng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 甬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 甬 and 用?

What mistakes do learners make writing 甬?

What common words use 甬?

How to Write 甬 (yǒng)