斿 (yóu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 斿 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斿 (yóu) means "streamer, banner". with 9 strokes and the radical 方.

Q: How do you write 斿 stroke by stroke?

斿 has 9 strokes. The radical is 方. 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 斿 and 施?

斿 (yóu) and 施 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 斿?

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

Q: What common words use 斿?

Common words containing 斿 include: 斿斿 (yóu yóu) — fluttering (of banners); 旌斿 (jīng yóu) — banners and streamers; 垂斿 (chuí yóu) — hanging tassels (on a crown or flag).

How to Write 斿

The character 斿 (yóu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 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

斿 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means streamer, banner.

Common Words with 斿

斿斿 yóu yóu

fluttering (of banners)

旌斿 jīng yóu

banners and streamers

垂斿 chuí yóu

hanging tassels (on a crown or flag)

Example Sentences

旌旗斿斿。

jīng qí yóu yóu

The banners are fluttering gracefully.

旌斿在动。

jīng yóu zài dòng

The banners are moving.

冠上有垂斿。

guān shàng yǒu chuí yóu

There are tassels hanging from the crown.

Similar Characters

施 shī

旁 páng

旃 zhān

Practice Writing 斿 (yóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斿

What does 斿 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斿 and 施?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斿?

What common words use 斿?

How to Write 斿 (yóu)