偶 Stroke Order — How to Write 偶
偶 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.
偶 Radical and Character Components
偶 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 禺 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 9 more strokes
偶 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- ǒu
Meanings of 偶 in Chinese
1
ǒu偶
A human figure made of wood, clay, or other materials, like an idol or a puppet.
我很喜欢看木偶戏。
I really enjoy watching puppet shows.
Pair, couple; even (as in even numbers, opposite to odd); matching.
这个现象并非个例，无独有偶，类似的事件在其他地方也发生过
This phenomenon is not an isolated case; coincidentally, similar incidents have also occurred elsewhere.
by chance; accidentally; incidentally
我们偶然在图书馆相遇了。
We met by chance in the library.
Husband or wife; spouse; a married partner.
她希望能找到一位志同道合的配偶。
She hopes to find a like-minded spouse.
Common Words and Phrases with 偶
1
Occasionally; from time to time; once in a while.
我偶尔会在周末去公园散步。
I occasionally go for a walk in the park on weekends.
2
A casual or occasional offender.
他承认自己的行为是一时冲动的偶犯，并为此深感抱歉。
He admitted his behavior was an impulsive, accidental offense, and deeply regretted it.
3
accidental coincidence or agreement
他们两个人的研究课题竟然偶合了，都关注了气候变化对海洋生物的影响。
Their research topics coincidentally aligned, both focusing on the impact of climate change on marine life.
4
Accidental, fortuitous, or unexpected.
我在街上偶然遇到了我的老同学。
I accidentally met my old classmate on the street.
5
an unexpected and unplanned event or occurrence
这次停电只是一次偶然事件，不是系统故障。
This power outage was merely an accidental event, not a system malfunction.
6
The quality of being accidental or happening by chance; fortuity or contingency.
这次科学发现的成功，除了研究人员的努力，也有一定的偶然性。
The success of this scientific discovery, in addition to the researchers' efforts, also had a certain degree of fortuity.
7
A statue or sculpture made in human form, often an idol.
这位艺术家用粘土塑了一个栩栩如生的偶人，它穿着精美的丝绸衣服，仿佛真的会眨眼说话。
The artist sculpted a lifelike figure from clay, dressed in exquisite silk clothes, as if it could truly blink and speak.
8
An even number is any integer that is divisible by 2.
数字2、4、6、8和10都是偶数。
The numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are all even numbers.
9
Artiodactyla, an order of even-toed ungulate mammals, including animals like cattle, sheep, and deer, characterized by having an even number of functional toes.
许多偶蹄目动物，例如牛和鹿，都是草食性的。
Many artiodactyls, such as cattle and deer, are herbivorous.
10
An idol; a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or worshipped, often serving as a symbol or a subject of uncritical adoration.
他从小就视那位科学家为自己的偶像，梦想有一天也能像他一样为人类做出贡献。
He has regarded that scientist as his idol since childhood, dreaming of one day contributing to humanity just like him.
11
Occasionally; once in a while.
我偶一才去那家咖啡馆，通常都是在家喝咖啡。
I only occasionally go to that coffee shop; usually, I drink coffee at home.
More words with 偶
- lì力ǒu偶couple
- sàng丧ǒu偶to lose one's spouse
- yuàn怨ǒu偶Resentful couple, Estranged couple
- wán玩ǒu偶Doll, Toy
- jiā佳ǒu偶a happily married couple
- qiú求ǒu偶to woo; to seek a life mate
- óu偶yǒu有occasionally, sometimes
- ǒu偶yù遇Chance encounter, Meet by chance
- duì对ǒu偶duality, antithesis
- mù木ǒu偶puppet, marionette
- ǒu偶jiàn见occasionally seen, rarely seen
- pèi配ǒu偶spouse, partner
- zé择ǒu偶mate selection, choosing a partner
- ǒu偶wén闻to hear incidentally, to overhear
- mù木ǒu偶xì戏puppet show, puppetry
- jiā嘉ǒu偶happy couple, ideal match
- mù木ǒu偶jù剧puppet show, puppet play
- óu偶gǎn感slight indisposition, passing thought
- ǒu偶huò或sometimes, occasionally
- ǒu偶yī一cái才only occasionally, rarely
Idioms with 偶
- ǒu偶yī一wéi为zhī之do it once in a while
- miào妙shǒu手ǒu偶dé得skillful hand obtains by chance
- wú无dú独yǒu有ǒu偶not unique, but has a pair
- zhàng杖tóu头mù木ǒu偶a person controlled by others
- ǒu偶yǐng影dú独yóu游wander alone with one's shadow
- ǒu偶zhú烛shī施míng明two things complement each other perfectly
- duàn断xiàn线ǒu偶xì戏helpless like a puppet with cut strings
- jiā佳ǒu偶tiān天chéng成a match made in heaven
- jiā佳ǒu偶zì自tiān天chéng成A perfect match made in heaven
- luò落pò魄bù不ǒu偶down and out and unlucky
- mí迷tú途shī失ǒu偶lost and companionless
- píng萍shuǐ水ǒu偶féng逢meet by chance like duckweeds
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Open the tool →Questions about 偶
What does 偶 mean in Chinese?
偶 (ǒu) means “A human figure made of wood” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 偶?
偶 is pronounced ǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 偶 have?
偶 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 偶?
偶 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 偶?
The radical of 偶 is 亻, and 偶 is a phono-semantic compound.