優
Meaning:
superior; elegant
HSK 3
Frequency:
#467
Pinyin:
yōu
Strokes:
17
Radical:
亻
How to Write 優 - 17 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "優" in Chinese
The Chinese character 優 (yōu) means "superior; elegant". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 17 strokes.
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: person
Semantic component: 亻
Phonetic component: 憂
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "優"?
- The pinyin is yōu
- How many strokes does "優" have?
- It has 17 strokes
- What does "優" mean?
- superior; elegant
- What is the radical of "優"?
- The radical is "亻"