越 (yuè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 越 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 越 (yuè) means "To cross; the more... (the more...)". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 走.

Q: How do you write 越 stroke by stroke?

越 has 12 strokes. The radical is 走. 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 越 and 赶?

越 (yuè) and 赶 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 越?

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

Q: What common words use 越?

Common words containing 越 include: 越多越好 (yuè duō yuè hǎo) — The more the better; 越快越好 (yuè kuài yuè hǎo) — The faster the better; 越南 (yuè nán) — Vietnam.

How to Write 越

The character 越 (yuè) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 走 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

越 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cross; the more... (the more...).

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

Common Words with 越

越多越好 yuè duō yuè hǎo

The more the better

越快越好 yuè kuài yuè hǎo

The faster the better

越南 yuè nán

Vietnam

Example Sentences

越多越好。

yuè duō yuè hǎo

The more, the better.

越快越好。

yuè kuài yuè hǎo

The faster, the better.

他去越南了。

tā qù yuè nán le

He went to Vietnam.

Similar Characters

赶 gǎn

起 qǐ

赸 shàn

Practice Writing 越 (yuè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 越

What does 越 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 越 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 越 and 赶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 越?

What common words use 越?

How to Write 越 (yuè)