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How to write 勇 in Chinese

勇 (yǒng) means “brave” and has 9 strokes. Print the worksheet to trace it, or scroll down for the stroke order and meaning.

Stroke order of 勇

勇 has 9 strokes. Follow the boxes left to right: the red stroke is the one to write next.

What 勇 means

勇 yǒng: brave, courageous, fierce.

How it is built

  • Radical: 力
  • 勇 is a sound-meaning character: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the sound.
  • strength.
  • Meaning part 力, sound part 甬.

Tips for writing 勇

  • Say each stroke as you write it, so the order sticks.
  • Keep the character inside the box: use the dashed centre lines to place each part.
  • Trace the faded copies first, then write it on your own in the empty boxes.

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