How to Write 幽
The character 幽 (yōu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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
幽 is pronounced yōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means secluded; quiet; dim.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 幽 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 幽
幽默
yōu mò
humorous; humor
幽静
yōu jìng
quiet and secluded
幽会
yōu huì
tryst; secret date
Example Sentences
老师很幽默。
lǎo shī hěn yōu mò
The teacher is very humorous.
这里非常幽静。
zhè lǐ fēi cháng yōu jìng
It is very quiet and peaceful here.
他们在公园幽会。
tā men zài gōng yuán yōu huì
They are having a secret date in the park.
Practice Writing 幽 (yōu)
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