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

Q: What does 莸 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 莸 (yóu) means "Caryopteris (bluebeard)". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莸 stroke by stroke?

莸 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 莸 and 兹?

莸 (yóu) and 兹 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 莸?

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

Q: What common words use 莸?

Common words containing 莸 include: 莸草 (yóu cǎo) — Caryopteris / Bluebeard; 兰莸 (lán yóu) — Orchid and caryopteris (fragrant plants); 莸属 (yóu shǔ) — genus Caryopteris.

How to Write 莸

The character 莸 (yóu) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

莸 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Caryopteris (bluebeard).

Common Words with 莸

莸草 yóu cǎo

Caryopteris / Bluebeard

兰莸 lán yóu

Orchid and caryopteris (fragrant plants)

莸属 yóu shǔ

genus Caryopteris

Example Sentences

这种植物叫莸草。

zhè zhòng zhí wù jiào yóu cǎo

This plant is called bluebeard.

兰莸散发着清香。

lán yóu sàn fà zhe qīng xiāng

The fragrant plants emit a fresh scent.

莸属植物很多见。

yóu shǔ zhí wù hěn duō jiàn

Plants of the genus Caryopteris are very common.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莸

What does 莸 (yóu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莸 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莸?

What common words use 莸?

How to Write 莸 (yóu)