COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 又
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A right hand, representing a pair; compare 左
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How to Write 又 (yòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(once) again
yòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yòu
又
(once) again
Common words
yòu
又
(once) again; also; both... and...; and yet
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 又
Say “yòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 又
Common words and phrases
yòu
(once) again; also; both... and...; and yet
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“又”。
Zhège zì shì “yòu”.
This character is “又”.
我正在学习“又”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yòu” zì.
I am learning the character “又”.
请写一遍“又”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yòu”.
Please write “又” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 又?
又 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 又 (yòu) mean?
又 (yòu) means (once) again.
What is the radical of 又?
The radical of 又 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.