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瓯 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

瓯 Stroke Order — How to Write 瓯

Stroke Order

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

瓯 Radical and Character Components

Components:区瓦

瓯 is a phono-semantic compound: 瓦 (pottery) carries the meaning, while 区 indicates the sound.

Radical: 瓦 + 4 more strokes

瓯 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ōu

Meanings of 瓯 in Chinese

1

ōu瓯

A small basin or bowl, often made of earthenware or porcelain.
案上摆着一个盛开鲜花的白玉瓯。
On the table stood a white jade bowl filled with blooming flowers.
A small cup or bowl, often used for tea or wine.
她端起一只精致的茶瓯，小口品尝着新泡的龙井。
She picked up a delicate tea cup and sipped the freshly brewed Longjing.
A nickname for Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, used in terms like 'Ou embroidery' (瓯绣) and 'Ou opera' (瓯剧).
她对瓯绣的精美工艺赞不绝口。
She highly praised the exquisite craftsmanship of Ou embroidery.

Common Words and Phrases with 瓯

1
ōu瓯tuō脱dì地
no-man's land on the border
古代的文献记载，两个古老文明的边界地带，常常有一片瓯脱地，既不属于此方，也不属于彼方，成为野生动植物的乐园
Ancient documents record that the border area between two ancient civilizations often contained a "no man's land," belonging to neither side, becoming a paradise for wild animals and plants.
2
ōu瓯xué穴
A round hole or depression formed in a riverbed or rocky surface by the abrasive action of water currents, often carrying sand, gravel, or stones; a river pothole.
这条河流的岩石河床上布满了大小不一的瓯穴，是大自然鬼斧神工的杰作。
The rocky bed of this river is dotted with potholes of various sizes, a masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship.
3
ōu瓯zǐ子
A small handleless cup or bowl, typically used for drinking tea or wine.
他喜欢用那个小巧的青花瓷瓯子品茗，享受片刻的宁静。
He enjoys sipping tea from that delicate blue-and-white porcelain ouzi, relishing a moment of tranquility.

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Questions about 瓯

What does 瓯 mean in Chinese?

瓯 (ōu) means “A small basin or bowl” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 瓯?

瓯 is pronounced ōu in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 瓯 have?

瓯 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 瓯?

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

What is the radical of 瓯?

The radical of 瓯 is 瓦, and 瓯 is a phono-semantic compound.