COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尤 is built
Traditional etymology note: 尢 suggests the meaning, while 尢 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 尤 (yóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
outstanding
yóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yóu
尤
outstanding
Common words
yóu qí
尤其
especially; particularly
yóu wèi
尤为
especially
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尤
Say “yóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尤
Common words and phrases
yóu qí
especially; particularly
yóu wèi
especially
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尤?
尤 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 尤 (yóu) mean?
尤 (yóu) means outstanding.
What is the radical of 尤?
The radical of 尤 is 尢, associated with Not yet classified.