Character Animation

Character: 約

Pinyin: yāo (yao1)

Meaning: to weigh in a balance or on a scale

Practice Writing

Click "Start Practice" to draw the character "約" with your mouse

Stroke Breakdown

Learning Tips

  • Watch the animation carefully to understand the stroke order and direction
  • Study the stroke breakdown section to learn the shape of each stroke
  • Practice on paper multiple times, paying attention to the start, middle, and end of each stroke
  • The animation loops automatically so you can watch and learn repeatedly

Character Structure

IDS Decomposition

⿰ 糹

Semantic Component

Meaning element

Same Pronunciation

Pinyin: yāo

Related by Component (4)

Containing component: 勺