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

Q: What does 呕 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呕 (ǒu) means "to vomit / to feel sick". with 7 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呕 stroke by stroke?

呕 has 7 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 呕 and 卟?

呕 (ǒu) and 卟 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 呕?

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

Q: What common words use 呕?

Common words containing 呕 include: 呕吐 (ǒu tù) — to vomit / to throw up; 呕气 (ǒu qì) — to feel annoyed / to sulk; 呕心 (ǒu xīn) — painstaking / heart-wrenching.

How to Write 呕

The character 呕 (ǒu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

呕 is pronounced ǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to vomit / to feel sick.

Common Words with 呕

呕吐 ǒu tù

to vomit / to throw up

呕气 ǒu qì

to feel annoyed / to sulk

呕心 ǒu xīn

painstaking / heart-wrenching

Example Sentences

他觉得想呕吐。

tā jué de xiǎng ǒu tù

He feels like vomiting.

别跟他呕气了。

bié gēn tā ǒu qì le

Stop being angry with him.

这件事很呕心。

zhè jiàn shì hěn ǒu xīn

This matter is very disgusting.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 呕 (ǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呕

What does 呕 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呕 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呕?

What common words use 呕?

How to Write 呕 (ǒu)