COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忧 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 尤 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忧 (yōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to worry
yōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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yōu
忧
to worry
Common words
dān yōu
担忧
to worry; to be concerned
yōu chóu
忧愁
to be worried
yōu lǜ
忧虑
to worry; anxiety (about)
yōu yù
忧郁
sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected
hòu gù zhī yōu
后顾之忧
fears of trouble in the rear (idiom); family worries (obstructing freedom of action); worries about the future consequences; often in negative expressions, meaning "no worries about anything"
wú yōu wú lǜ
无忧无虑
carefree and without worries (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忧
Say “yōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忧
Common words and phrases
dān yōu
to worry; to be concerned
yōu chóu
to be worried
yōu lǜ
to worry; anxiety (about)
yōu yù
sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected
hòu gù zhī yōu
fears of trouble in the rear (idiom); family worries (obstructing freedom of action); worries about the future consequences; often in negative expressions, meaning "no worries about anything"
wú yōu wú lǜ
carefree and without worries (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忧?
忧 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 忧 (yōu) mean?
忧 (yōu) means to worry.
What is the radical of 忧?
The radical of 忧 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.