Learn a Chinese Character - 泳 (yǒng) - Swim

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 氵 (Water radical)

Stroke Count: 8

Character Decomposition: 氵 + 永 (Water + Forever, which implies continuous movement like swimming)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yǒng (Third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

泳 means to swim. It describes the action of moving through water using one's body.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 游泳 (yóu yǒng) - Swim
• 泳装 (yǒng zhuāng) - Swimsuit
• 泳道 (yǒng dào) - Swimming lane

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

泳 is often used in the compound word "游泳" (swim). It can also be used as a verb in some contexts, e.g., "他在泳" (He is swimming, though this form is less common compared to "他在游泳").

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

Swimming has a long - standing history in China. It is not only a popular sport but also a necessary skill for people living near water areas. In ancient times, swimming was used for fishing, crossing rivers, and military purposes.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 泳 by associating the "氵" (water radical) with the activity of swimming, and "永" can remind you of the continuous movement in water when swimming.