怄 (òu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 怄 (òu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 怄 (òu) means "to irritate; to feel annoyed; to sulk". with 7 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 怄 stroke by stroke?

怄 has 7 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 怄 and 忉?

怄 (òu) and 忉 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 怄?

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

Q: What common words use 怄?

Common words containing 怄 include: 怄气 (òu qì) — to sulk; to be annoyed; to be in a huff; 怄火 (òu huǒ) — to be fuming; to be very angry; 怄人 (òu rén) — annoying; irritating.

How to Write 怄

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

怄 is pronounced òu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to irritate; to feel annoyed; to sulk.

Common Words with 怄

怄气 òu qì

to sulk; to be annoyed; to be in a huff

怄火 òu huǒ

to be fuming; to be very angry

怄人 òu rén

annoying; irritating

Example Sentences

别跟他怄气了。

bié gēn tā òu qì le

Stop sulking with him.

这件事真让人怄火。

zhè jiàn shì zhēn ràng rén òu huǒ

This matter is really infuriating.

他的话真怄人。

tā de huà zhēn òu rén

His words are really annoying.

Similar Characters

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

忕 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怄

What does 怄 (òu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怄 and 忉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怄?

What common words use 怄?

How to Write 怄 (òu)