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

Q: What does 呦 (yōu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呦 (yōu) means "oh! / sound of deer (interjection)". with 8 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 呦 stroke by stroke?

呦 has 8 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 呦 and 吁?

呦 (yōu) and 吁 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 呦?

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 呦?

Common words containing 呦 include: 呦 (yōu) — oh! / sound of deer (interjection); 哎呦 (āi yōu) — ouch; oh.

How to Write 呦

The character 呦 (yōu) is written with 8 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

呦 is pronounced yōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means oh! / sound of deer (interjection).

Common Words with 呦

呦 yōu

oh! / sound of deer (interjection)

哎呦 āi yōu

ouch; oh

Example Sentences

呦，你来了！

yōu nǐ lái le

Oh, you're here!

哎呦，我的头好疼。

āi yōu wǒ de tóu hǎo téng

Ouch, my head hurts.

呦，真漂亮啊！

yōu zhēn piào liàng a

Wow, it's so beautiful!

Similar Characters

吁 xū

吂 máng

吃 chī

Practice Writing 呦 (yōu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 呦

What does 呦 (yōu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 呦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 呦 and 吁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 呦?

What common words use 呦?

How to Write 呦 (yōu)