COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呕 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 区 suggests the pronunciation.
More “ou” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 呕 (ǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
vomit
ǒuTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ǒu
呕
vomit
Common words
ǒu tǔ
呕吐
to vomit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
呕
呕
呕
呕
呕
呕
呕
呕
LEARNING TIP
Remember 呕
Say “ǒu” 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 呕
Common words and phrases
ǒu tǔ
to vomit
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呕?
呕 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 呕 (ǒu) mean?
呕 (ǒu) means vomit.
What is the radical of 呕?
The radical of 呕 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.