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

Q: What does 耦 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 耦 (ǒu) means "A pair; to couple; to plow in pairs". with 15 strokes and the radical 耒.

Q: How do you write 耦 stroke by stroke?

耦 has 15 strokes. The radical is 耒. 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 耦 and 耢?

耦 (ǒu) and 耢 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 耦?

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

Q: What common words use 耦?

Common words containing 耦 include: 耦合 (ǒu hé) — Coupling (physics/engineering); 配耦 (pèi ǒu) — To mate / To pair; 耦耕 (ǒu gēng) — Plowing in pairs (ancient farming method).

How to Write 耦

The character 耦 (ǒu) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

耦 is pronounced ǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means A pair; to couple; to plow in pairs.

Common Words with 耦

耦合 ǒu hé

Coupling (physics/engineering)

配耦 pèi ǒu

To mate / To pair

耦耕 ǒu gēng

Plowing in pairs (ancient farming method)

Example Sentences

两个系统耦合了。

liǎng gè xì tǒng ǒu hé le

The two systems are coupled.

它们互相配耦。

tā men hù xiāng pèi ǒu

They are paired with each other.

两人一起耦耕。

liǎng rén yì qǐ ǒu gēng

The two people are plowing together.

Similar Characters

耢 lào

耤 jí

耥 tāng

Practice Writing 耦 (ǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 耦

What does 耦 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 耦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 耦 and 耢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 耦?

What common words use 耦?

How to Write 耦 (ǒu)