样 Stroke Order — How to Write 样
样 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
样 Radical and Character Components
样 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 羊 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 6 more strokes
样 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yàng
Meanings of 样 in Chinese
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yàng样
Refers to shape, appearance, or pattern; also used to indicate similarity or sameness, as in '同样' (tóngyàng, meaning 'the same' or 'similarly'). It can also imply feigning, as in '装模作样' (zhuāngmúzuòyàng, to put on an act).
我们同样喜欢阳光明媚的春天。
We equally love sunny spring.
Refers to a kind, type, or style, often used in phrases like 'huāyàng' (pattern/style) or 'gè zhǒng gè yàng' (various kinds).
商店里有各种各样的玩具。
The store has various kinds of toys.
a sample, model, or example for others to follow or evaluate
他勤奋学习，是大家的好榜样
He studies diligently and is a good example for everyone.
Common Words and Phrases with 样
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A sample, template, or model used as an example or standard.
这个设计图是未来建筑的样板，展示了所有关键细节。
This design drawing serves as the template for future buildings, showcasing all key details.
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a specimen, sample, or a book showing styles/patterns
请给我看一下你们最新款产品的样本。
Please show me the sample of your latest product.
3
A sample manuscript or draft.
设计师需要一份最终的样稿来确认颜色和排版。
The designer needs a final mock-up to confirm the colors and layout.
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A template or gauge used to check dimensions, position, or contour of an object.
工人使用样规仔细检查了新制造的零件，确保其尺寸完全符合设计图纸的要求。
The worker carefully checked the newly manufactured part with a master gauge to ensure its dimensions perfectly matched the design drawings.
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A prototype or sample machine/model, especially one that has been trial-produced but not yet mass-produced.
工程师们正在对最新的手机样机进行严格的测试，以确保其性能达到预期标准。
Engineers are conducting rigorous tests on the latest mobile phone prototype to ensure its performance meets expected standards.
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sample parts
我们收到了供应商送来的最新样件，需要尽快进行测试。
We received the latest sample parts from the supplier, and they need to be tested as soon as possible.
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Rushes or dailies of a film or TV show, shot for review by relevant departments.
为了在电影节上争取奖项，导演仔细打磨了影片的样片。
To compete for awards at the film festival, the director meticulously polished the film's preview cut.
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A sample or specimen.
我们收到了新产品的样品，正在进行质量测试。
We received samples of the new product and are conducting quality tests.
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Style, pattern, or form; a particular design or shape.
这款手提包的样式简洁大方，非常适合日常使用。
The style of this handbag is simple and elegant, making it very suitable for daily use.
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A sample book; a book used as an example or for inspection.
出版社寄来了新书的样书，供书店提前预览。
The publisher sent sample copies of the new book for bookstores to preview in advance.
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A specimen page or proof sheet, usually printed as a sample for proofreading.
出版社寄来了新书的样张，方便作者核对内容。
The publishing house sent the proof sheets of the new book for the author to review the content.
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More words with 样
- bǎng榜yàng样Role model, Example
- mú模yàng样appearance; look
- zěn怎yàng样How, What about it
- nǎ哪yàng样what kind of
- shì式yàng样style; pattern; fashion
- xié鞋yàng样Shoe sample, Shoe pattern
- shuǎ耍huā花yàng样play tricks, be tricky
- zhè这me么yàng样such; like this
- huà划yàng样pattern or design drawn/marked out
- zěn怎me么yàng样How?, How is it?
- xiàng像yàng样decent, presentable
- nà那yàng样like that, so
- tóng同yàng样same, also
- yí一yàng样Same, Alike
- zhè这yàng样like this, in this way
- bié别yàng样Different, Unique
- tú图yàng样Pattern, Design
- yuán原yàng样as is, original condition
- duō多yàng样diverse, various
- duō多yàng样xìng性diversity, variety
Idioms with 样
- dà大mú模dà大yàng样swaggering and pompous
- duō多zhǒng种duō多yàng样diverse and varied
- gè各sè色gè各yàng样all sorts of kinds
- gè各shì式gè各yàng样of all shapes and forms
- gè各zhǒng种gè各yàng样all kinds of
- guài怪mú模guài怪yàng样peculiar in appearance or manner
- guān官yàng样wén文shū书officialese; bureaucratic jargon
- guān官yàng样wén文zhāng章officialese; bureaucratic jargon
- hǎo好mó模hǎo好yàng样well-behaved and presentable
- hú葫lu芦yī依yàng样imitate mechanically without originality
- huā花yàng样fān翻xīn新constantly innovate with new designs
- qiān千shì式bǎi百yàng样of all kinds and forms
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Open the tool →Questions about 样
What does 样 mean in Chinese?
样 (yàng) means “Refers to a kind” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 样?
样 is pronounced yàng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 样 have?
样 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 样?
样 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 样?
The radical of 样 is 木, and 样 is a phono-semantic compound.