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How to write 永 in Chinese

永 (yǒng) means “long” and has 5 strokes. Print the worksheet to trace it, or scroll down for the stroke order and meaning.

Stroke order of 永

永 has 5 strokes. Follow the boxes left to right: the red stroke is the one to write next.

What 永 means

永 yǒng: long; perpetual, eternal; forever.

How it is built

  • Radical: 水

Tips for writing 永

  • 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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