COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 殴 is built
Traditional etymology note: 殳 (weapon) suggests the meaning, while 区 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 殴 (ōu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to beat up
ōuTone 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
ōu
殴
to beat up
Common words
ōu dǎ
殴打
to beat up; to come to blows; battery (law)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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殴
殴
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 殴
Say “ōu” 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 殴
Common words and phrases
ōu dǎ
to beat up; to come to blows; battery (law)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“殴”。
Zhège zì shì “ōu”.
This character is “殴”.
我正在学习“殴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ōu” zì.
I am learning the character “殴”.
请写一遍“殴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ōu”.
Please write “殴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 殴?
殴 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 殴 (ōu) mean?
殴 (ōu) means to beat up.
What is the radical of 殴?
The radical of 殴 is 殳, associated with Not yet classified.