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

Q: What does 藕 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 藕 (ǒu) means "lotus root". with 18 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 藕 stroke by stroke?

藕 has 18 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 藕 and 䕭?

藕 (ǒu) and 䕭 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 藕?

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

Q: What common words use 藕?

Common words containing 藕 include: 莲藕 (lián ǒu) — lotus root; 藕粉 (ǒu fěn) — lotus root starch; 藕断丝连 (ǒu duàn sī lián) — broken but still connected; lingering affection.

How to Write 藕

The character 藕 (ǒu) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

藕 is pronounced ǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means lotus root.

Common Words with 藕

莲藕 lián ǒu

lotus root

藕粉 ǒu fěn

lotus root starch

藕断丝连 ǒu duàn sī lián

broken but still connected; lingering affection

Example Sentences

莲藕是一种蔬菜。

lián ǒu shì yī zhǒng shū cài

Lotus root is a type of vegetable.

我早餐喝藕粉。

wǒ zǎo cān hē ǒu fěn

I have lotus root starch for breakfast.

他们依然藕断丝连。

tā men yī rán ǒu duàn sī lián

They are still lingeringly attached to each other.

Similar Characters

䕭 qián

蕑 jiān

蕠 rú

Practice Writing 藕 (ǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 藕

What does 藕 (ǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 藕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 藕 and 䕭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 藕?

What common words use 藕?

How to Write 藕 (ǒu)