优 (yōu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 优 (yōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 优 (yōu) means "Excellent; superior.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 优 stroke by stroke?

优 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 优 and 什?

优 (yōu) and 什 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 优?

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

Q: What common words use 优?

Common words containing 优 include: 优点 (yōu diǎn) — Advantage; strength; merit.; 优秀 (yōu xiù) — Excellent; outstanding.; 优先 (yōu xiān) — Priority; to give preference to..

How to Write 优

The character 优 (yōu) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

优 is pronounced yōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Excellent; superior..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 优 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 优

优点 yōu diǎn

Advantage; strength; merit.

优秀 yōu xiù

Excellent; outstanding.

优先 yōu xiān

Priority; to give preference to.

Example Sentences

每个人都有优点。

měi gè rén dōu yǒu yōu diǎn

Everyone has strengths.

她的成绩非常优秀。

tā de chéng jì fēi cháng yōu xiù

Her grades are very excellent.

请让老人优先上车。

qǐng ràng lǎo rén yōu xiān shàng chē

Please let the elderly board the bus first.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 优 (yōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 优

What does 优 (yōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 优 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 优 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 优?

What common words use 优?

How to Write 优 (yōu)