How to write 永 (yǒng) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- long
- perpetual
- eternal
- forever
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
永 breaks down into 1 component arranged as Top + Bottom. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 永 is 水 — meaning water. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
HSK 4 Words Containing 永
Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句
永 appears in 18 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:
FAQ
What does 永 mean in Chinese?
永 (yǒng) means long; perpetual, eternal; forever. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 永 have?
永 is written in 5 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 永?
The radical of 永 is 水 (water).
What is the pinyin for 永?
永 is pronounced yǒng.
What HSK 4 words use 永?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 永 appears in 1 word, including 永远 (yǒngyuǎn). See the full list above.