犹 Stroke Order — How to Write 犹
犹 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 犭, 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.
犹 Radical and Character Components
犹 is a phono-semantic compound: 犭 (dog) carries the meaning, while 尤 indicates the sound.
Radical: 犭 + 4 more strokes
犹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yóu
Meanings of 犹 in Chinese
1
yóu犹
Similar to; like; as if.
她的歌声犹如天籁，让人陶醉
Her singing is like heavenly music, enchanting people.
Still; yet; even. Often used with '且' (qiě) or '自' (zì).
年迈的她犹自坚持每天锻炼。
Despite her age, she still insists on exercising every day.
To hesitate; to be indecisive (as in '犹豫' yóuyù).
他犹豫了一会儿，不知道该不该接受这个提议。
He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to accept the proposal.
To hesitate; to be indecisive (as in 犹疑 yóuyí).
他在选择新工作时，心中颇感犹疑。
He felt quite indecisive when choosing a new job.
Still, yet; as before or unchanged.
那次的经历，至今记忆犹新。
That experience is still fresh in my memory to this day.
Common Words and Phrases with 犹
1
Judas, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, known for betraying him for thirty pieces of silver. The name is often used to refer to a traitor.
当他的亲密伙伴为了私利背叛他时，他感觉自己像是被犹大出卖了。
When his close associate betrayed him for personal gain, he felt as if he had been sold out by a Judas.
2
even; still
这件事对他而言已经很难，犹且还需应对突发状况
This matter is already very difficult for him, and he still needs to deal with unexpected situations.
3
just as; like; as if
她的歌声清脆悦耳，犹如山谷中流淌的泉水。
Her singing is clear and melodious, just like a spring flowing in the valley.
4
still; still like
她的舞姿轻盈优美，犹若仙女在云端翩翩起舞。
Her dance moves are light and graceful, as if a fairy is dancing among the clouds.
5
Still; yet; even. Can be used as an adverb to indicate an unchanged situation, or as a conjunction to introduce a stronger statement.
即使面对重重困难，他犹尚保持着乐观的心态。
Even when faced with numerous challenges, he still maintains an optimistic outlook.
6
Judaism is the monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the principles and ethics embodied in the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Torah.
犹太教拥有丰富的历史和独特的传统，对西方文明产生了深远影响。
Judaism has a rich history and unique traditions, and has had a profound impact on Western civilization.
7
A member of an ethnoreligious group tracing their ancestry to the ancient Israelites, or a person who practices Judaism.
在历史长河中，犹太人在艺术和科学领域做出了许多杰出贡献。
Throughout history, Jewish people have made many outstanding contributions in the fields of art and science.
8
hesitate
他面对这个突如其来的邀请，脸上露出了犹疑的神色。
He showed a hesitant look on his face when faced with the sudden invitation.
9
to hesitate; to be indecisive
面对两个诱人的选择，他犹豫不决，不知道该选哪一个。
Faced with two tempting options, he hesitated, unsure which one to choose.
10
just as; as if; like
读书学习，犹之于登山，愈往高处，风光愈是壮丽。
Studying is like climbing a mountain; the higher you go, the more magnificent the scenery becomes.
11
still; even
尽管面临重重困难，他犹自坚持自己的梦想。
Despite facing numerous difficulties, he still persevered with his dream.
12
nephew or niece
我的叔叔待我如亲生犹子，给予我无微不至的关怀。
My uncle treated me like his own nephew or niece, giving me meticulous care.
More words with 犹
- yí夷yóu犹to hesitate; calm and unhurried
- yóu犹cún存still remain, still exist
- yóu犹jì记still remember, remember clearly
- yóu犹zài在still present, still there
- yóu犹zhī之yú于just as with, similar to
- qīn亲shēng生yóu犹zǐ子biological nephew, biological brother's son
- yóu犹yí疑bù不jué决indecisive, hesitant
- bīng兵yóu犹huó火yě也Soldiers are like fire., Warfare is like fire.
- fēng风gǔ骨yóu犹cún存Integrity remains., Unyielding spirit persists.
Idioms with 犹
- yóu犹yù豫bù不dìng定hesitant and undecided
- yóu犹yù豫bù不jué决hesitant and indecisive
- fēng风yùn韵yóu犹cún存still graceful and charming
- guò过yóu犹bù不jí及too much is as bad as too little
- háo毫bù不yóu犹yù豫without the slightest hesitation
- jì记yì忆yóu犹xīn新still vivid in one's memory
- kùn困shòu兽yóu犹dòu斗A cornered animal fights desperately
- suī虽sǐ死yóu犹róng荣To die a glorious death
- suī虽sǐ死yóu犹shēng生spirit lives on after death
- wàn万sǐ死yóu犹qīng轻even a thousand deaths are too light
- yán言yóu犹zài在ěr耳words still vividly remembered
- yì意yóu犹wèi未jìn尽still want more
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Open the tool →Questions about 犹
What does 犹 mean in Chinese?
犹 (yóu) means “Similar to” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 犹?
犹 is pronounced yóu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 犹 have?
犹 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 犹?
犹 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 犭. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 犹?
The radical of 犹 is 犭, and 犹 is a phono-semantic compound.