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

Q: What does 瓯 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 瓯 (ōu) means "bowl or cup". with 8 strokes and the radical 瓦.

Q: How do you write 瓯 stroke by stroke?

瓯 has 8 strokes. The radical is 瓦. 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 瓯 and 瓮?

瓯 (ōu) and 瓮 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 瓯?

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

Q: What common words use 瓯?

Common words containing 瓯 include: 茶瓯 (chá ōu) — tea bowl; 金瓯 (jīn ōu) — Golden goblet (symbolizing national territory); 瓯剧 (ōu jù) — Ou Opera.

How to Write 瓯

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

瓯 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means bowl or cup.

Common Words with 瓯

茶瓯 chá ōu

tea bowl

金瓯 jīn ōu

Golden goblet (symbolizing national territory)

瓯剧 ōu jù

Ou Opera

Example Sentences

这是一个茶瓯。

zhè shì yí gè chá ōu

This is a tea bowl.

金瓯无缺是好词。

jīn ōu wú quē shì hǎo cí

'Flawless golden goblet' is a good idiom for territorial integrity.

我想看瓯剧。

wǒ xiǎng kàn ōu jù

I want to watch Ou Opera.

Similar Characters

瓮 wèng

瓴 líng

瓶 píng

Practice Writing 瓯 (ōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瓯

What does 瓯 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 瓯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 瓯 and 瓮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 瓯?

What common words use 瓯?

How to Write 瓯 (ōu)