友 (yǒu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 友 (yǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 友 (yǒu) means "Friend.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 友 stroke by stroke?

友 has 4 strokes. The radical is 又. 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 友 and 又?

友 (yǒu) and 又 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 友?

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

Q: What common words use 友?

Common words containing 友 include: 朋友 (péng yǒu) — friend; 友好 (yǒu hǎo) — Friendly; amicable.; 友谊 (yǒu yì) — Friendship..

How to Write 友

The character 友 (yǒu) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 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

友 is pronounced yǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Friend..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 友 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 友

朋友 péng yǒu

friend

友好 yǒu hǎo

Friendly; amicable.

友谊 yǒu yì

Friendship.

Example Sentences

他是我的好朋友。

tā shì wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu

He is my good friend.

邻居们很友好。

lín jū men hěn yǒu hǎo

The neighbors are very friendly.

我们的友谊很深。

wǒ men de yǒu yì hěn shēn

Our friendship is very deep.

Similar Characters

又 yòu

叉 chā

及 jí

Practice Writing 友 (yǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 友

What does 友 (yǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 友 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 友 and 又?

What mistakes do learners make writing 友?

What common words use 友?

How to Write 友 (yǒu)