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

Q: What does 宥 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宥 (yòu) means "To forgive; to pardon.". with 9 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宥 stroke by stroke?

宥 has 9 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宥 and 宋?

宥 (yòu) and 宋 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 宥?

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

Q: What common words use 宥?

Common words containing 宥 include: 宽宥 (kuān yòu) — To forgive / To pardon; 宥恕 (yòu shù) — To forgive; to pardon.; 宥免 (yòu miǎn) — To pardon; to remit..

How to Write 宥

The character 宥 (yòu) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

宥 is pronounced yòu in Mandarin Chinese. It means To forgive; to pardon..

Common Words with 宥

宽宥 kuān yòu

To forgive / To pardon

宥恕 yòu shù

To forgive; to pardon.

宥免 yòu miǎn

To pardon; to remit.

Example Sentences

请宽宥我的过错。

qǐng kuān yòu wǒ de guò cuò

Please forgive my mistakes.

这种行为难以宥恕。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi nán yǐ yòu shù

This behavior is hard to forgive.

法律宥免了他的罪。

fǎ lǜ yòu miǎn le tā de zuì

The law pardoned his crime.

Similar Characters

宋 sòng

完 wán

宏 hóng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宥

What does 宥 (yòu) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宥 and 宋?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宥?

What common words use 宥?

How to Write 宥 (yòu)