COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 约 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 约 (yuē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make an appointment
yuēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuē
约
to make an appointment
Common words
dà yuē
大约
approximately; probably
jié yuē
节约
to economize; to conserve (resources); economy; frugal
yuē huì
约会
appointment; engagement; date; to arrange to meet
yuē dìng
约定
to agree on sth (after discussion); to conclude a bargain; to arrange; to promise
yù yuē
预约
booking; reservation; to book; to make an appointment
yuē shù
约束
to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 约
Say “yuē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 约
Common words and phrases
dà yuē
approximately; probably
jié yuē
to economize; to conserve (resources); economy; frugal
yuē huì
appointment; engagement; date; to arrange to meet
yuē dìng
to agree on sth (after discussion); to conclude a bargain; to arrange; to promise
yù yuē
booking; reservation; to book; to make an appointment
yuē shù
to restrict; to limit to; to constrain; restriction
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“约”。
Zhège zì shì “yuē”.
This character is “约”.
我正在学习“约”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yuē” zì.
I am learning the character “约”.
请写一遍“约”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yuē”.
Please write “约” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 约?
约 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 约 (yuē) mean?
约 (yuē) means to make an appointment.
What is the radical of 约?
The radical of 约 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.