COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 油 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 由 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 油 (yóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
oil
yóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yóu
油
oil
Common words
jiā yóu
加油
to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas; (fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on
qì yóu
汽油
gasoline
yóu tiáo
油条
youtiao (deep-fried breadstick); slick and sly person
jiàng yóu
酱油
soy sauce
shí yóu
石油
oil; petroleum
chái yóu
柴油
diesel fuel
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
油
油
油
油
油
油
油
油
LEARNING TIP
Remember 油
Say “yóu” 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 油
Common words and phrases
jiā yóu
to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas; (fig.) to make an extra effort; to cheer sb on
qì yóu
gasoline
yóu tiáo
youtiao (deep-fried breadstick); slick and sly person
jiàng yóu
soy sauce
shí yóu
oil; petroleum
chái yóu
diesel fuel
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 油?
油 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 油 (yóu) mean?
油 (yóu) means oil.
What is the radical of 油?
The radical of 油 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.