COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 游 is built
Traditional etymology note: To swim freely 斿 through the seas 氵
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How to Write 游 (yóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to walk
yóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yóu
游
to walk
Common words
lǚ yóu
旅游
trip; journey; tourism; travel
yóu yǒng
游泳
swimming; to swim
yóu kè
游客
traveler; tourist; (online gaming) guest player
yóu xì
游戏
game; to play
dǎo yóu
导游
tour guide; guidebook; to conduct a tour
yóu wán
游玩
to amuse oneself; to have fun; to go sightseeing; to take a stroll
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
游
游
游
游
游
游
游
游
LEARNING TIP
Remember 游
Say “yóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
lǚ yóu
trip; journey; tourism; travel
yóu yǒng
swimming; to swim
yóu kè
traveler; tourist; (online gaming) guest player
yóu xì
game; to play
dǎo yóu
tour guide; guidebook; to conduct a tour
yóu wán
to amuse oneself; to have fun; to go sightseeing; to take a stroll
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 游?
游 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 游 (yóu) mean?
游 (yóu) means to walk.
What is the radical of 游?
The radical of 游 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.