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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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忧”。
Zhège zì shì “yōu”.
This character is “忧”.
我正在学习“忧”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yōu” zì.
I am learning the character “忧”.
请写一遍“忧”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yōu”.
Please write “忧” once.
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.