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

Q: What does 柚 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柚 (yóu) means "pomelo". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柚 stroke by stroke?

柚 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柚 and 杆?

柚 (yóu) and 杆 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 柚?

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

Q: What common words use 柚?

Common words containing 柚 include: 柚子 (yòu zi) — pomelo; 西柚 (xī yòu) — grapefruit; 柚木 (yóu mù) — teak wood.

How to Write 柚

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

柚 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means pomelo.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: yóu, yòu.

Common Words with 柚

柚子 yòu zi

pomelo

西柚 xī yòu

grapefruit

柚木 yóu mù

teak wood

Example Sentences

我买了一个大柚子。

wǒ mǎi le yí gè dà yòu zi

I bought a large pomelo.

西柚汁有点苦。

xī yòu zhī yǒu diǎn kǔ

Grapefruit juice is a bit bitter.

这张桌子是柚木做的。

zhè zhāng zhuō zi shì yóu mù zuò de

This table is made of teak wood.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柚 (yóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柚

What does 柚 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柚 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柚?

What common words use 柚?

How to Write 柚 (yóu)