How to Write 忧
The character 忧 (yōu) 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
忧 is pronounced yōu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Worry; anxiety.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 忧 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 忧
Example Sentences
妈妈很担忧我的学习。
mā mā hěn dān yōu wǒ de xué xí
Mom is very worried about my studies.
他脸上充满了忧虑。
tā liǎn shàng chōng mǎn le yōu lǜ
His face is full of worry.
孩子们无忧无虑地玩耍。
hái zi men wú yōu wú lǜ dì wán shuǎ
The children are playing lightheartedly.
Practice Writing 忧 (yōu)
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