How to Write 又 (yòu) — Meaning “Again; also; and.”

Q: What is a good memory trick to remember 又?

Imagine a hand reaching out to do something "again" — the two strokes look like fingers and a thumb. This visual helps link the shape to the meaning of repetition.

Q: How should I write 又 correctly?

The first stroke is a left-falling stroke (丿), then a right-falling stroke (㇏). Make sure the second stroke curves outward to balance the character. A common mistake is making the strokes too straight or too short.

Q: How is 又 different from 叉 (chā) and 及 (jí)?

又 has only two strokes and means "again," while 叉 (fork) has an extra dot-like intersection, and 及 (to reach) includes a curved stroke that goes down and left. Visually, 叉 looks like a fork with a crossing point, and 及 has a longer tail.

Q: When should I use 又 in modern Chinese?

Use 又 to show repetition of an action (e.g., 又是你 "It's you again") or to connect two adjectives (e.g., 又高又大 "tall and big"). It is common in everyday speech and writing, especially for expressing "both...and..." patterns.

Q: What common words use 又?

Common words containing 又 include: 又高又大 (yòu gāo yòu dà) — Tall and big.; 又是 (yòu shì) — It is... again.; 又一次 (yòu yī cì) — Once again; one more time..

yòu HSK Level 2 2 strokes Radical: 又

又 (yòu) means "Again; also; and." in Chinese. It has 2 strokes with the radical 又, and is HSK Level 2.

Rated 1.4/5 in difficulty (beginner-friendly).

Harder than 1% of HSK Level 2 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 又高又大 (yòu gāo yòu dà), 又是 (yòu shì), 又一次 (yòu yī cì).

In the Hanzi Writer app, most learners master 又 within 3 practice attempts using stroke-by-stroke animation.

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How to Write 又

The character 又 (yòu) is written with 2 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.

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What Does yòu (又) Mean in Chinese?

又 means Again; also; and..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 又 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Character Data

Character	又
Pinyin	yòu (you)
Meaning	Again; also; and.
Strokes	2
Radical	又
HSK Level	2
Difficulty	1.4/5

Origin of 又

又 is an ancient pictograph of a right hand, showing the palm and fingers. The original meaning was 'right hand,' but it was later borrowed to mean 'again' or 'also,' representing the idea of repeating an action with the same hand.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a hand reaching out to press a button labeled 'again.'

Common Words with 又

又高又大 yòu gāo yòu dà

Tall and big.

又是 yòu shì

It is... again.

又一次 yòu yī cì

Once again; one more time.

Example Sentences

校园里的那棵老槐树长得又高又大。

xiào yuán lǐ de nà kē lǎo huái shù zhǎng dé yòu gāo yòu dà 。

The old locust tree on campus has grown tall and big.

今天又是星期一。

jīn tiān yòu shì xīng qī yī

Today is Monday again.

他又一次迟到了。

tā yòu yī cì chí dào le

He was late once again.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
又 (current)	yòu	2	又
叉	chā	3	又
及	jí	3	又
友	yǒu	4	又

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Frequently Asked Questions about 又

What is the structure of 又 and how does it relate to its meaning?

又 is a simple pictograph representing a right hand. Its meaning "again" or "also" comes from the idea of repeating an action with the hand.

What is a good memory trick to remember 又?

How should I write 又 correctly?

How is 又 different from 叉 (chā) and 及 (jí)?

When should I use 又 in modern Chinese?

What common words use 又?

How to Write 又 (yòu) — Meaning “Again; also; and.”

Practice Writing 又 (yòu)

How to Write 又

What Does yòu (又) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 又

Common Words with 又

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 又 (yòu)

Frequently Asked Questions about 又

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Characters with Radical 又

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