COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 邮 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (place) suggests the meaning, while 由 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 邮 (yóu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
post (office)
yóuTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yóu
邮
post (office)
Common words
yóu jiàn
邮件
mail; post; email
yóu xiāng
邮箱
mailbox; post office box; email; email inbox
yóu jì
邮寄
to mail; to send by post
yóu jú
邮局
post office
yóu piào
邮票
(postage) stamp
yóu biān
邮编
postal code; zip code
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 邮
Say “yóu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 邮
Common words and phrases
yóu jiàn
mail; post; email
yóu xiāng
mailbox; post office box; email; email inbox
yóu jì
to mail; to send by post
yóu jú
post office
yóu piào
(postage) stamp
yóu biān
postal code; zip code
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“邮”。
Zhège zì shì “yóu”.
This character is “邮”.
我正在学习“邮”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yóu” zì.
I am learning the character “邮”.
请写一遍“邮”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yóu”.
Please write “邮” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 邮?
邮 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 邮 (yóu) mean?
邮 (yóu) means post (office).
What is the radical of 邮?
The radical of 邮 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.