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甬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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甬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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甬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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甬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
甬 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

甬 Stroke Order — How to Write 甬

Stroke Order

甬 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 用, 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.

甬 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 甬:用

Radical: 用 + 2 more strokes

甬 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yǒng

Meanings of 甬 in Chinese

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yǒng甬

An abbreviation for Ningbo, a city in Zhejiang Province, China, often used in names of local cultural elements like 'Yongju Opera' (甬剧), a regional opera genre popular in the Ningbo area.
甬剧是宁波地区特有的戏曲艺术形式。
Yongju Opera is a unique form of traditional Chinese opera characteristic of the Ningbo region.
The handle of a bell.
古钟上的甬，是用来悬挂的。
The bell handle on the ancient bell is used for hanging.
Refers to the appearance of a flower bud or young shoot emerging, like a plant just beginning to bloom or sprout.
春日里，嫩芽甬甬，生机盎然。
In spring, young shoots emerge like buds, full of vibrant life.
An ancient Chinese measuring vessel, similar to a bucket or barrel, used for grain or liquids.
博物馆里陈列着一件古代的甬，用来量米
An ancient 'yong' (a type of measuring vessel) is displayed in the museum, which was used for measuring rice.

Common Words and Phrases with 甬

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yǒng甬dào道
A paved path, often leading to a main building or tomb; also, a covered walkway or corridor.
穿过月亮门，眼前是一条蜿蜒的石板甬道，通向主厅。
Passing through the moon gate, before us was a winding stone-paved path leading to the main hall.
2
yǒng甬jù剧
Yongju (甬剧) is a local opera popular in the Ningbo area of Zhejiang province, China.
张奶奶是甬剧的忠实戏迷，她经常去剧院观看演出。
Grandma Zhang is a devoted fan of Yong Opera; she often goes to the theater to watch performances.

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Questions about 甬

What does 甬 mean in Chinese?

甬 (yǒng) means “An abbreviation for Ningbo” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 甬?

甬 is pronounced yǒng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 甬 have?

甬 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 甬?

甬 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 用. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 甬?

The radical of 甬 is 用, and 甬 is a phono-semantic compound.