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欧 Stroke Order — How to Write 欧

Stroke Order

欧 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 欠, 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.

欧 Radical and Character Components

Components:区欠

Radical: 欠 + 4 more strokes

欧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ōu

Meanings of 欧 in Chinese

1

ōu欧

Refers to Europe, one of the seven continents; often used in compounds to describe things related to European culture or style.
我喜欢听一些经典的欧式音乐。
I enjoy listening to some classic European music.
Ōu (欧) is an abbreviation for 'ohm' (欧姆), the SI unit of electrical resistance, symbolized by Ω.
这种电阻的阻值是十欧姆。
The resistance value of this resistor is ten ohms.

Common Words and Phrases with 欧

1
ōu欧fēng风
European customs, trends, or style; European influence.
这家咖啡馆的装修很有欧风,让人仿佛置身于巴黎街头。
The decor of this cafe has a strong European flair, making one feel as if they are on a street in Paris.
2
ōu欧huà化
To Europeanize; to adopt European customs, characteristics, or thought patterns.
经过多年的留学生活,他的饮食习惯和思维方式都逐渐欧化了。
After years of studying abroad, his dietary habits and way of thinking gradually became Europeanized.
3
ōu欧luó罗bā巴rén人zhǒng种
The Europid or Caucasian race, also known as white people, is one of the three major human races. Characterized by pale skin, wavy hair, and a high nose bridge, they are widely distributed in Europe, the Americas, West Asia, and South Asia.
许多画家在创作人物肖像时,喜欢描绘欧罗巴人种的典型面部特征。
Many painters, when creating portraits, enjoy depicting the typical facial features of the Caucasian race.
4
ōu欧mǔ姆
Ohm is the SI unit of electrical resistance, defined as the resistance between two points of a conductor when one volt of potential difference across them produces a current of one ampere.
这个电阻器的阻值是十欧姆。
The resistance of this resistor is ten ohms.
5
ōu欧tǐ体
Ouyang Style, a calligraphic style from the Tang Dynasty known for its strong, forceful strokes and rigorous structure, named after calligraphers Ouyang Xun and Ouyang Tong.
学习书法时,他尤其喜欢临摹欧体字帖,认为其笔法严谨、结构匀称。
When studying calligraphy, he particularly enjoyed practicing from Ouyang-style copybooks, appreciating their precise brushwork and balanced composition.
6
ōu欧yà亚dà大lù陆
Eurasia, the supercontinent comprising Europe and Asia.
欧亚大陆拥有广阔多样的地理景观和气候带。
Eurasia boasts vast and diverse geographical landscapes and climate zones.
7
ōu欧yáng阳
Ouyang is a Chinese compound surname.
欧阳老师今天给我们讲了一个有趣的故事。
Teacher Ouyang told us an interesting story today.
8
ōu欧yáng阳xiū修
Ouyang Xiu (1007–1072), a prominent Northern Song Dynasty writer, historian, and statesman, known as one of the 'Eight Great Prose Masters' and a leader of the Ancient Prose Movement.
欧阳修的《醉翁亭记》是中国文学史上的名篇。
Ouyang Xiu's 'The Old Drunkard's Pavilion' is a renowned masterpiece in the history of Chinese literature.
9
ōu欧zhōu洲
Europe is a continent located in the northwest of the Eastern Hemisphere, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, Asia to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It is the world's sixth-largest continent.
许多历史悠久的城堡和艺术博物馆都可以在欧洲找到。
Many historic castles and art museums can be found in Europe.

More words with 欧

  • ōu欧shì式European style, European type
  • ōu欧yuán元Euro
  • běi北ōu欧Nordic countries, Scandinavia
  • ōu欧gē歌European song
  • yìn印ōu欧yǔ语xì系Indo-European, Indo-European languages
  • ōu欧zhōu洲gōng宫tíng廷European court, Royal courts of Europe
  • ōu欧zhōu洲xī西bù部Western Europe

Idioms with 欧

  • ōu欧fēng风měi美yǔ雨European and American influences
  • ōu欧fēng风mò墨yǔ雨Western cultural influence
  • měi美yǔ雨ōu欧fēng风Western cultural influence
  • yú虞chǔ褚ōu欧yán颜Four great calligraphers' distinct styles

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Questions about 欧

What does 欧 mean in Chinese?

欧 (ōu) means “Ōu (欧) is an abbreviation for 'ohm' (欧姆), the SI unit of electrical resistance, symbolized by Ω” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 欧?

欧 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 欧 have?

欧 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 欧?

欧 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 欠. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 欧?

The radical of 欧 is 欠.

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