How to Write 黝
The character 黝 (yǒu) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黑 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
黝 is pronounced yǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dark / Black.
Common Words with 黝
黝黑
yǒu hēi
Suntanned / Dark-skinned
黝暗
yǒu àn
Dark / Dim
黝亮
yǒu liàng
Shiny black
Example Sentences
他的皮肤晒得黝黑。
tā de pí fū shài dé yǒu hēi
His skin is tanned dark.
房间里非常黝暗。
fáng jiān lǐ fēi cháng yǒu àn
The room is very dark and gloomy.
他的头发黑得黝亮。
tā de tóu fà hēi dé yǒu liàng
His hair is shiny black.
Practice Writing 黝 (yǒu)
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