(yòu)

HSK 7-97 strokes

(bound form) to bless

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
yòu
Meaning
(bound form) to bless; to protect
Strokes
7
HSK level
HSK 7-9
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰亻右

In this compound, the meaning comes from (person); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

7 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

bǎoyòu
HSK 7-9

to bless and protect; blessing

Open 保佑 page →
yòu

to bless; to protect; protection (esp. divine)

Open 庇佑 page →

Zhan Tianyou (1861-1919), Chinese railroad engineer

Open 詹天佑 page →
yòu

to bless and protect

Open 护佑 page →

Related characters

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