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

Q: What does 殴 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 殴 (ōu) means "to beat; to hit; to brawl". with 8 strokes and the radical 殳.

Q: How do you write 殴 stroke by stroke?

殴 has 8 strokes. The radical is 殳. 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 殴 and 段?

殴 (ōu) and 段 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 殴?

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

Q: What common words use 殴?

Common words containing 殴 include: 殴打 (ōu dǎ) — to beat up; to assault; 斗殴 (dòu ōu) — Brawl; Scuffle; Fight; 殴伤 (ōu shāng) — to injure by beating.

How to Write 殴

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

殴 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to beat; to hit; to brawl.

Common Words with 殴

殴打 ōu dǎ

to beat up; to assault

斗殴 dòu ōu

Brawl; Scuffle; Fight

殴伤 ōu shāng

to injure by beating

Example Sentences

严禁殴打他人。

yán jìn ōu dǎ tā rén

Strictly forbid assaulting others.

他们在街上聚众斗殴。

tā men zài jiē shàng jù zhòng dòu ōu

They are brawling in the street.

他在冲突中被殴伤了。

tā zài chōng tū zhōng bèi ōu shāng le

He was beaten and injured in the conflict.

Similar Characters

段 duàn

殷 yān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 殴

What does 殴 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 殴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 殴 and 段?

What mistakes do learners make writing 殴?

What common words use 殴?

How to Write 殴 (ōu)