COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 幼 is built
Traditional etymology note: One with little 幺 strength 力; 幺 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 幼 (yòu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
young
yòuTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yòu
幼
young
Common words
yòu zhì
幼稚
young; childish; puerile
yòu ér yuán
幼儿园
kindergarten; nursery school
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 幼
Say “yòu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 幼
Common words and phrases
yòu zhì
young; childish; puerile
yòu ér yuán
kindergarten; nursery school
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“幼”。
Zhège zì shì “yòu”.
This character is “幼”.
我正在学习“幼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yòu” zì.
I am learning the character “幼”.
请写一遍“幼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yòu”.
Please write “幼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 幼?
幼 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 幼 (yòu) mean?
幼 (yòu) means young.
What is the radical of 幼?
The radical of 幼 is 幺, associated with Not yet classified.