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

Q: What does 铕 (yǒu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 铕 (yǒu) means "Europium". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铕 stroke by stroke?

铕 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铕 and 钙?

铕 (yǒu) and 钙 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 铕?

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

Q: What common words use 铕?

Common words containing 铕 include: 铕元素 (yǒu yuán sù) — The element Europium; 氧化铕 (yǎng huà yǒu) — Europium oxide; 铕盐 (yǒu yán) — Europium salt.

How to Write 铕

The character 铕 (yǒu) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

铕 is pronounced yǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Europium.

Common Words with 铕

铕元素 yǒu yuán sù

The element Europium

氧化铕 yǎng huà yǒu

Europium oxide

铕盐 yǒu yán

Europium salt

Example Sentences

铕是稀有金属。

yǒu shì xī yǒu jīn shǔ

Europium is a rare metal.

氧化铕用于显像管。

yǎng huà yǒu yòng yú xiǎn xiàng guǎn

Europium oxide is used in picture tubes.

这种铕盐会发光。

zhè zhǒng yǒu yán huì fā guāng

This europium salt glows.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铕 (yǒu)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铕

What does 铕 (yǒu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铕 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铕?

What common words use 铕?

How to Write 铕 (yǒu)