唷 (yō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 唷 (yō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唷 (yō) means "Oh! / Hey! (interjection of surprise)". with 11 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唷 stroke by stroke?

唷 has 11 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 唷 and 呲?

唷 (yō) and 呲 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 唷?

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 唷?

Common words containing 唷 include: 哎唷 (āi yō) — Ouch / Oh; 唷 (yō) — Oh! / Hey! (interjection of surprise).

How to Write 唷

The character 唷 (yō) is written with 11 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

唷 is pronounced yō in Mandarin Chinese. It means Oh! / Hey! (interjection of surprise).

Common Words with 唷

哎唷 āi yō

Ouch / Oh

唷 yō

Oh! / Hey! (interjection of surprise)

Example Sentences

哎唷，好疼啊！

āi yō hǎo téng a

Ouch, it hurts!

唷，你在这儿呢！

yō nǐ zài zhè ér ne

Oh, you're here!

唷，真漂亮！

yō zhēn piào liàng

Wow, so beautiful!

Similar Characters

呲 cī

咠 qì

咢 è

Practice Writing 唷 (yō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唷

What does 唷 (yō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唷 and 呲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唷?

What common words use 唷?

How to Write 唷 (yō)