勇
勇 (yǒng) · brave
勇 (yǒng) means “brave”. It is made of 甬 + 力 and has 9 strokes.
Break 勇 into its parts
What 勇 is made of
- 甬 yǒng — path
- 用 yòng — to use
- 冂 — frame
- 用 yòng — to use
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
Origin hint: 力 gives the meaning, 甬 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
勇 stroke order
Example sentences with 英勇
消防员英勇地救出了孩子。Xiāofángyuán yīngyǒng de jiù chū le háizi.The firefighter bravely rescued the child.
他是一个英勇的人。Tā shì yī gè yīngyǒng de rén.He is a heroic person.
Words with 勇
- 英勇yīngyǒngbrave
- 勇敢yǒnggǎnbrave
- 勇气yǒngqìcourage
- 见义勇为jiànyìyǒngwéito stand up bravely for what is right
- 勇于yǒngyúto dare to
Also built with 甬
Quick facts
| Pinyin | yǒng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | brave |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Radical | 力 (power, #19) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 勇
What does 勇 mean?
勇 (yǒng) means “brave”.
How many strokes does 勇 have?
勇 has 9 strokes.
What is the radical of 勇?
The radical of 勇 is 力 (lì, “power”), Kangxi radical number 19.
What parts make up 勇?
勇 is made of 甬 (path) and 力 (strength).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.