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

Q: What does 犹 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 犹 (yóu) means "still; yet; like". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 犹 stroke by stroke?

犹 has 7 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 犹 and 犯?

犹 (yóu) and 犯 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 犹?

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

Q: What common words use 犹?

Common words containing 犹 include: 犹豫 (yóu yù) — to hesitate; 犹如 (yóu rú) — just like; as if; 犹太 (yóu tài) — Jewish; Jew.

How to Write 犹

The character 犹 (yóu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

犹 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means still; yet; like.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 犹 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 犹

犹豫 yóu yù

to hesitate

犹如 yóu rú

just like; as if

犹太 yóu tài

Jewish; Jew

Example Sentences

别再犹豫了。

bié zài yóu yù le

Don't hesitate anymore.

这里犹如天堂。

zhè lǐ yóu rú tiān táng

This place is like paradise.

他是犹太人。

tā shì yóu tài rén

He is Jewish.

Similar Characters

犯 fàn

犰 qiú

犴 àn

Practice Writing 犹 (yóu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 犹

What does 犹 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 犹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 犹 and 犯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 犹?

What common words use 犹?

How to Write 犹 (yóu)