night · Character component

night, dark; under cover of night

A person 亻 sneaking by under cover 亠 of night 夕

夜 at a glance

Meaning
night
Strokes
8
Characters
3
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 夜

HSK 5 · 1

Beyond HSK · 2

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 夜 mean?

夜 means "night". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 夜?

3 characters in this dictionary contain 夜, including ones at HSK 5.

How many strokes does 夜 have?

夜 is written in 8 strokes.