永 (Pinyin: yǒng, Radical: 水, Structure: Top-bottom structure) has 5 strokes.According to national standard GF 0023-2020, the official stroke order sequence is:点 → 横折钩 → 横撇 → 撇 → 捺.
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National standard GF 0023-2020 specifies: stroke 2 is a single continuous "héng zhé gōu" (horizontal turning hook); stroke 3 is "héng piě" (horizontal slash). Do not break into disconnected segments.
Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (5 Strokes)
Progressive stroke-by-stroke breakdown. Completed strokes in deep ink, active stroke in vermilion red.
Downward slant dot, firm and crisp
Horizontal, downward turn, and neat hook
Short horizontal with swift diagonal left turn
Sweeping slash toward lower-left
Broad rightward glide, press and release
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