COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 犹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 犭 (dog) suggests the meaning, while 尤 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 犹 (yóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
as if
yóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yóu
犹
as if
Common words
yóu yù
犹豫
to hesitate
yóu rú
犹如
similar to; like
jì yì yóu xīn
记忆犹新
to remain fresh in one's memory (idiom)
yóu yù bù jué
犹豫不决
hesitancy; indecision; to waver
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
犹
犹
犹
犹
犹
犹
犹
犹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 犹
Say “yóu” 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 犹
Common words and phrases
yóu yù
to hesitate
yóu rú
similar to; like
jì yì yóu xīn
to remain fresh in one's memory (idiom)
yóu yù bù jué
hesitancy; indecision; to waver
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“犹”。
Zhège zì shì “yóu”.
This character is “犹”.
我正在学习“犹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yóu” zì.
I am learning the character “犹”.
请写一遍“犹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yóu”.
Please write “犹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 犹?
犹 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 犹 (yóu) mean?
犹 (yóu) means as if.
What is the radical of 犹?
The radical of 犹 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.