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

Q: What does 鸥 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸥 (ōu) means "Gull / Seagull". with 9 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸥 stroke by stroke?

鸥 has 9 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸥 and 袅?

鸥 (ōu) and 袅 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 鸥?

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

Q: What common words use 鸥?

Common words containing 鸥 include: 海鸥 (hǎi ōu) — Seagull; 鸥群 (ōu qún) — A flock of gulls; 鸥鸟 (ōu niǎo) — Seagull.

How to Write 鸥

The character 鸥 (ōu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鸥 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gull / Seagull.

Common Words with 鸥

海鸥 hǎi ōu

Seagull

鸥群 ōu qún

A flock of gulls

鸥鸟 ōu niǎo

Seagull

Example Sentences

海边有很多海鸥。

hǎi biān yǒu hěn duō hǎi ōu

There are many seagulls by the seaside.

鸥群在飞。

ōu qún zài fēi

A flock of seagulls is flying.

鸥鸟喜欢鱼。

ōu niǎo xǐ huān yú

Seagulls like fish.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸠 jiū

鸡 jī

Practice Writing 鸥 (ōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸥

What does 鸥 (ōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸥 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸥?

What common words use 鸥?

How to Write 鸥 (ōu)