COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 由
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Traditional etymology note: Road 丨 leading to the farm 田
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How to Write 由 (yóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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yóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yóu
由
to follow
Common words
yóu yú
由于
due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to
lǐ yóu
理由
reason; grounds; justification
yóu cǐ
由此
hereby; from this
zì yóu
自由
freedom; liberty; free; unrestricted
yóu lái
由来
origin
yóu zhōng
由衷
heartfelt; sincere; unfeigned
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 由
Say “yóu” 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 由
Common words and phrases
yóu yú
due to; as a result of; thanks to; owing to
lǐ yóu
reason; grounds; justification
yóu cǐ
hereby; from this
zì yóu
freedom; liberty; free; unrestricted
yóu lái
origin
yóu zhōng
heartfelt; sincere; unfeigned
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“由”。
Zhège zì shì “yóu”.
This character is “由”.
我正在学习“由”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yóu” zì.
I am learning the character “由”.
请写一遍“由”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yóu”.
Please write “由” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 由?
由 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 由 (yóu) mean?
由 (yóu) means to follow.
What is the radical of 由?
The radical of 由 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.