又 Stroke Order — How to Write 又
又 is written in 2 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 又, 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.
又 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yòu
Meanings of 又 in Chinese
1
yòu又
Indicates repetition or continuation, referring to something similar or the same; 'again', 'also'.
她今天又迟到了。
She was late again today.
Used to add emphasis, often in rhetorical questions, implying a self-evident truth or to counter an assumption.
我又不傻。
I'm not stupid.
Used to indicate that several conditions or qualities exist simultaneously.
这个苹果又香又甜，真好吃！
This apple is both fragrant and sweet, truly delicious!
In addition to; moreover; also; furthermore (indicating an additional action or item, similar to 'and' or 'plus').
她一共买了三本书，又借了两本。
She bought three books in total, and borrowed two more.
Used to express a sudden turn or contrast, similar to "but" or "yet," often indicating a surprising or frustrating outcome after an initial thought or effort.
这本书我看了一半，又不想继续读了
I've read half of this book, but now I don't want to continue reading it.
Common Words and Phrases with 又
1
again; once more
经过短暂的休息，他感到精神又复充沛，可以继续工作了。
After a brief rest, he felt his energy restored once more and could continue working.
2
both politically progressive (socialist-minded) and professionally competent (expert)
我们公司致力于培养又红又专的员工，他们不仅品德高尚，而且业务精湛，能够为社会创造更大价值。
Our company is committed to cultivating employees who are both ethically upright and professionally skilled; they not only possess high moral character but also excellent professional capabilities, enabling them to create greater value for society.
3
Postscript (P.S.)
请记得带上你的雨伞，明天可能会下雨。又及，我买了一些你最喜欢的饼干。
Please remember to bring your umbrella, it might rain tomorrow. P.S., I bought some of your favorite cookies.
More words with 又
- yòu又chēng称also known as, aka
- yòu又shì是again, another
- yòu又yǒu有and also, and again
- yòu又néng能can also, can again
- yòu又yì一nián年Another year, One more year
- ér而yòu又and also, but also
- yòu又méi没not again, also not
- yòu又yào要again, also
- yòu又yí一gè个another one, yet another one
- yòu又yīn因also because, and because
- dàn但yòu又but also, but still
- què却yòu又but also, yet still
- yòu又bèi被chēng称wéi为also known as, also called
- yòu又dé得have to again, must again
- yòu又dū都all again, also all
- yòu又gāo高yòu又shòu瘦tall and thin, lanky
- yòu又hǎo好also good, both good
- yòu又hóng红yòu又zhǒng肿red and swollen, swollen and red
- yòu又huì会will also, can also
- yòu又jiāng将will again, will soon
Idioms with 又
- yòu又dāng当bié别lùn论that's a different story
- yòu又jīng惊yòu又xǐ喜both surprised and delighted
- sǔn损zhī之yòu又sǔn损to be exceedingly humble
- xuán玄zhī之yòu又xuán玄profound and mysterious
- yù欲yán言yòu又zhǐ止hesitate to speak
- yòu又shēng生yī一qín秦create a new powerful adversary
- yòu又zuò作bié别lùn论calls for separate consideration
- péi赔le了fū夫rén人yòu又zhé折bīng兵suffer a double loss
- yòu又ruò弱yī一gè个Another one lost
- liǔ柳àn暗huā花míng明yòu又yī一cūn村A new opportunity appears when least expected
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Open the tool →Questions about 又
What does 又 mean in Chinese?
又 (yòu) means “Used to add emphasis” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 又?
又 is pronounced yòu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 又 have?
又 has 2 strokes.
How do you write 又?
又 is written in 2 strokes, starting from the radical 又. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 又?
The radical of 又 is 又, and 又 is a pictograph.