偶 (ǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 偶 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 偶 (ǒu) means "By chance / Even number / Idol". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 偶 stroke by stroke?

偶 has 11 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 偶 and 侮?

偶 (ǒu) and 侮 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 偶?

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

Q: What common words use 偶?

Common words containing 偶 include: 偶然 (ǒu rán) — Accidental / By chance; 偶像 (ǒu xiàng) — Idol; 偶数 (ǒu shù) — Even number.

How to Write 偶

The character 偶 (ǒu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

偶 is pronounced ǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means By chance / Even number / Idol.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 偶 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 偶

偶然 ǒu rán

Accidental / By chance

偶像 ǒu xiàng

Idol

偶数 ǒu shù

Even number

Example Sentences

这是一个偶然的机会。

zhè shì yí gè ǒu rán de jī huì

This is a chance opportunity.

他是我的偶像。

tā shì wǒ de ǒu xiàng

He is my idol.

二是一个偶数。

èr shì yí gè ǒu shù

Two is an even number.

Similar Characters

侮 wǔ

侯 hóu

侵 qīn

Practice Writing 偶 (ǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 偶

What does 偶 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 偶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 偶 and 侮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 偶?

What common words use 偶?

How to Write 偶 (ǒu)