繇 Stroke Order — How to Write 繇

Stroke Order

繇 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 糸, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

繇 Radical and Character Components

Components:䍃系

繇 is a phono-semantic compound: 系 (link) carries the meaning, while 䍃 indicates the sound.

Radical: 糸 + 11 more strokes

繇 Pronunciation and Pinyin

yáo
yóu
zhòu

Meanings of 繇 in Chinese

yáo繇

To follow; to comply with. Used as an archaic term meaning 'to accompany' or 'to go along with'.

古时，士卒繇将军征战四方

In ancient times, soldiers followed the general to fight in all directions.

Lush and flourishing appearance of plants or trees.

夏日午后，林中草木繇然，蝉鸣阵阵，令人心旷神怡。

In the summer afternoon, the trees and plants in the forest are lush and flourishing, with cicadas chirping in bursts, creating a refreshing and delightful atmosphere.

Refers to corvée or forced labor, historically imposed on common people by the government or a lord.

在那个时代,百姓承受着繁重的赋税和繇役。

In that era, the common people endured heavy taxes and corvée labor.

To shake or sway; equivalent to '摇' (yáo).

地震过后，余波仍让大地微微繇动

After the earthquake, the aftershocks still caused the earth to subtly shake.

When pronounced 'yáo', 繇 can be interchangeable with '謠' (yáo), meaning folk song or ballad. It can also refer to popular customs or traditions, as seen in the phrase '繇俗' (yáosú).

了解当地的繇俗是融入社区的关键。

Understanding local customs is key to integrating into the community.

When pronounced 'yáo', it means 'distant' or 'far', synonymous with 遥 (yáo). It can also denote 'from' or 'to extend to' when referring to distance or time.

那座高塔繇远处望去，巍峨耸立

That tall pagoda, when viewed from a distance, stands majestically.

Used in ancient personal names, notably referring to Gāo Yáo (皋陶), a legendary minister during the reigns of Emperors Yao and Shun.

在古籍中，‘繇’字常用于人名，如‘咎繇’，与‘皋陶’同。

In ancient texts, the character '繇' is often used in names, such as 'Jiù Yáo', which is the same as 'Gāo Táo'.

A preposition, equivalent to '於' (yú), meaning 'from' or 'out of', often used in classical Chinese to indicate origin or source.

其言繇衷。

His words come from the heart.

A surname. For example, in 'Book of the Later Han', 'Yao Yan' (繇延) refers to someone with natural loyalty and goodness.

繇先生是一位心地善良的老师。

Mr. Yao is a kind-hearted teacher.

yóu繇

As a preposition, it means 'from' or 'since', often interchangeable with '由' (yóu).

这项工作繇你来主导。

This task will be led by you.

Equivalent to '由' (yóu), meaning 'reason', 'cause', or 'from/by means of'. Often used to refer to the origin or underlying reason of an event.

对于这个突发状况，众人皆不知其繇。

Regarding this sudden situation, everyone is unaware of its cause.

To pass through; to go through, often referring to a path or route.

他喜欢繇小径穿过森林。

He likes to go through the forest via a small path.

A way or method; often used in negative constructions to mean 'no way/method to do something'.

问题棘手，我们一时竟无繇解决。

The problem was tricky, and for a moment, we had no way to solve it.

To follow; to proceed by; to stem from (similar to '由').

做学问必繇正道，不可投机取巧。

To pursue scholarship, one must follow the right path and avoid opportunistic shortcuts.

To follow; to obey; to stem from or be determined by.

一切行动繇您指挥。

All actions are to follow your command.

Interchangeable with 'yóu' (猷), meaning reason, principle, or method; a way or path.

探寻万物之繇理，方能洞悉其本源

By exploring the principles of all things, one can then discern their origin.

Still; yet; nevertheless. It functions similarly to 犹 (yóu).

天色已晚，他繇未归家。

It's getting late, but he still hasn't come home.

When pronounced yóu, 繇 is synonymous with 𨙂, meaning 'to walk quickly' or 'to move swiftly'.

‘疾行’之意，在古籍中或可作‘繇’。

The meaning 'to walk quickly' can sometimes be represented by the character '繇' in ancient texts.

A relaxed and comfortable appearance or manner.

他退休后，生活优繇，每天都能享受闲暇时光。

After his retirement, his life became leisurely and comfortable, and he could enjoy his free time every day.

To be worried or sorrowful; to feel anxiety or grief.

他因家事繇虑重重，面带倦容

He was heavily burdened with family worries, his face showing fatigue.

Yóu (繇) refers to the name of a historical river, mentioned in ancient Chinese texts as a tributary that connected to other major rivers.

古籍记载，洈水东入繇水，繇水南流汇入大江。

Ancient texts record that the Wei River flows east into the You River, which then flows south to join the great river.

zhòu繇

When pronounced 'zhòu', '繇' refers to the pronouncements or interpretive texts associated with the lines of a hexagram in ancient Chinese divination, particularly in texts like the 'I Ching'. It can also be connected to ancient forms of writing.