COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呦 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 幼 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 呦 (yōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Oh! (exclamation of dismay etc)
yōuTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yōu
呦
Oh! (exclamation of dismay etc)
Common words
yōu
呦
Oh! (exclamation of dismay etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 呦
Say “yōu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 呦
Common words and phrases
yōu
Oh! (exclamation of dismay etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“呦”。
Zhège zì shì “yōu”.
This character is “呦”.
我正在学习“呦”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yōu” zì.
I am learning the character “呦”.
请写一遍“呦”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yōu”.
Please write “呦” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呦?
呦 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 呦 (yōu) mean?
呦 (yōu) means Oh! (exclamation of dismay etc).
What is the radical of 呦?
The radical of 呦 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.