COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 酉 is built
Traditional etymology note: A vessel half-filled with wine
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How to Write 酉 (yǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
10th earthly branch: 5-7 p.m., 8th solar month (8th September-7th October), year of the Rooster
yǒuTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
yǒu
酉
10th earthly branch: 5-7 p.m., 8th solar month (8th September-7th October), year of the Rooster
Common words
yǒu
酉
10th earthly branch: 5-7 p.m., 8th solar month (8th September-7th October), year of the Rooster
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 酉
Say “yǒu” 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 酉
Common words and phrases
yǒu
10th earthly branch: 5-7 p.m., 8th solar month (8th September-7th October), year of the Rooster
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 酉?
酉 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 酉 (yǒu) mean?
酉 (yǒu) means 10th earthly branch: 5-7 p.m., 8th solar month (8th September-7th October), year of the Rooster.
What is the radical of 酉?
The radical of 酉 is 酉, associated with Not yet classified.