COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 欧 is built
欧 can be remembered by breaking it into 区 + 欠. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 欧 (ōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Europe (abbr. for 歐洲|欧洲[Ou1zhou1])
ōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ōu
欧
Europe (abbr. for 歐洲|欧洲[Ou1zhou1])
Common words
ōu zhōu
欧洲
Europe (abbr. for 歐羅巴洲|欧罗巴洲[Ou1luo2ba1 Zhou1])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 欧
Say “ōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 欧
Common words and phrases
ōu zhōu
Europe (abbr. for 歐羅巴洲|欧罗巴洲[Ou1luo2ba1 Zhou1])
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 欧?
欧 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 欧 (ōu) mean?
欧 (ōu) means Europe (abbr. for 歐洲|欧洲[Ou1zhou1]).
What is the radical of 欧?
The radical of 欧 is 欠, associated with Not yet classified.