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

Q: What does 沤 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沤 (ōu) means "to soak; to compost". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沤 stroke by stroke?

沤 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沤 and 㳄?

沤 (ōu) and 㳄 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 沤?

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

Q: What common words use 沤?

Common words containing 沤 include: 沤肥 (òu féi) — to make compost; to ret fertilizer; 沤气 (ōu qì) — to harbor a grudge; to feel suppressed anger; 浸沤 (jìn ōu) — To steep.

How to Write 沤

The character 沤 (ōu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

沤 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to soak; to compost.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: ōu, òu.

Common Words with 沤

沤肥 òu féi

to make compost; to ret fertilizer

沤气 ōu qì

to harbor a grudge; to feel suppressed anger

浸沤 jìn ōu

To steep

Example Sentences

农民在田里沤肥。

nóng mín zài tián lǐ òu féi

Farmers are composting manure in the field.

别为了小事沤气。

bié wèi le xiǎo shì ōu qì

Don't get angry over trifles.

麻要放在水里浸沤。

má yào fàng zài shuǐ lǐ jìn ōu

Hemp needs to be soaked in water to ret.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 沤 (ōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沤

What does 沤 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沤 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沤?

What common words use 沤?

How to Write 沤 (ōu)