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How to Write 有 (yǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to have; there is

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STROKE BY STROKE

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yǒu

to have; there is

Common words

méi yǒu

没有

haven't; hasn't; doesn't exist; to not have

yǒu de

有的

(there are) some (who are...); some (exist)

yǒu xiē

有些

some; somewhat

yǒu guān

有关

to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern

yǒu míng

有名

famous; well-known

yǒu yòng

有用

useful

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 有

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 月 suggests the meaning, while 月 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 有

Say “yǒu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 有

Common words and phrases

没有

méi yǒu

haven't; hasn't; doesn't exist; to not have

有的

yǒu de

(there are) some (who are...); some (exist)

有些

yǒu xiē

some; somewhat

有关

yǒu guān

to have sth to do with; to relate to; related to; to concern

有名

yǒu míng

famous; well-known

有用

yǒu yòng

useful

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“有”。

Zhège zì shì “yǒu”.

This character is “有”.

我正在学习“有”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǒu” zì.

I am learning the character “有”.

请写一遍“有”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǒu”.

Please write “有” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 有?

有 is written with 6 strokes.

What does 有 (yǒu) mean?

有 (yǒu) means to have; there is.

What is the radical of 有?

The radical of 有 is 月, associated with Not yet classified.