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

Q: What does 侑 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侑 (yòu) means "to urge someone to eat or drink; to accompany". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侑 stroke by stroke?

侑 has 8 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 侑 and 仰?

侑 (yòu) and 仰 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 侑?

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 侑?

Common words containing 侑 include: 侑酒 (yòu jiǔ) — to urge someone to drink; to accompany a drink with entertainment; 侑食 (yòu shí) — to urge someone to eat; to accompany a meal with music; 酬侑 (chóu yòu) — to entertain with wine.

How to Write 侑

The character 侑 (yòu) is written with 8 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

侑 is pronounced yòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means to urge someone to eat or drink; to accompany.

Common Words with 侑

侑酒 yòu jiǔ

to urge someone to drink; to accompany a drink with entertainment

侑食 yòu shí

to urge someone to eat; to accompany a meal with music

酬侑 chóu yòu

to entertain with wine

Example Sentences

音乐可以侑酒。

yīn yuè kě yǐ yòu jiǔ

Music can accompany the drinking of wine.

唱歌可以侑食。

chàng gē kě yǐ yòu shí

Singing can help stimulate the appetite.

谢谢你的酬侑。

xiè xiè nǐ de chóu yòu

Thank you for your hospitality and reward.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侑

What does 侑 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侑 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侑?

What common words use 侑?

How to Write 侑 (yòu)