佑 (yòu) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 佑 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 佑 (yòu) means "to bless; to protect". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 佑 stroke by stroke?

佑 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 佑 and 仔?

佑 (yòu) and 仔 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 佑?

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

Q: What common words use 佑?

Common words containing 佑 include: 保佑 (bǎo yòu) — to bless and protect; 佑护 (yòu hù) — to protect; to bless and protect; 庇佑 (bì yòu) — to bless and protect.

How to Write 佑

The character 佑 (yòu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

佑 is pronounced yòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to bless; to protect.

Common Words with 佑

保佑 bǎo yòu

to bless and protect

佑护 yòu hù

to protect; to bless and protect

庇佑 bì yòu

to bless and protect

Example Sentences

上天保佑你。

shàng tiān bǎo yòu nǐ

May Heaven bless you.

父母佑护着孩子。

fù mǔ yòu hù zhe hái zi

Parents protect and watch over their children.

得到神灵的庇佑。

dé dào shén líng de bì yòu

To receive divine protection.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 佑

What does 佑 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 佑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 佑 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 佑?

What common words use 佑?

How to Write 佑 (yòu)