欧 (ōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 欧 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 欧 (ōu) means "Europe". with 8 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 欧 stroke by stroke?

欧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 欠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 欧 and 次?

欧 (ōu) and 次 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 欧?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 欠. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 欧?

Common words containing 欧 include: 欧洲 (ōu zhōu) — Europe; 欧元 (ōu yuán) — Euro; 欧式 (ōu shì) — European style.

How to Write 欧

The character 欧 (ōu) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

欧 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Europe.

Common Words with 欧

欧洲 ōu zhōu

Europe

欧元 ōu yuán

Euro

欧式 ōu shì

European style

Example Sentences

他去年去了欧洲。

tā qù nián qù le ōu zhōu

He went to Europe last year.

我需要换一些欧元。

wǒ xū yào huàn yī xiē ōu yuán

I need to exchange some Euros.

这是一个欧式建筑。

zhè shì yí gè ōu shì jiàn zhù

This is a European-style building.

Similar Characters

次 cì

欢 huān

欣 xīn

Practice Writing 欧 (ōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 欧

What does 欧 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 欧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 欧 and 次?

What mistakes do learners make writing 欧?

What common words use 欧?

How to Write 欧 (ōu)