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呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
呕 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

呕 Stroke Order — How to Write 呕

Stroke Order

呕 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, 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.

呕 Radical and Character Components

Components:口区

呕 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 区 indicates the sound.

Radical: 口 + 4 more strokes

呕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • ǒu
  • ōu
  • òu

Meanings of 呕 in Chinese

1

ǒu呕

To vomit; to feel nauseous or disgusted; to exert oneself to the utmost.
为了完成这个项目，他呕心沥血地工作。
He worked with immense dedication and effort to complete this project.
2

ōu呕

Describes various sounds such as the discordant yet expressive sounds of musical instruments, the babbling of infants, the rhythmic creaking of oars, or the chirping of birds, often used to depict onomatopoeic or descriptive sounds.
小婴儿正“呕哑”学语，发出可爱的咿呀声。
The little baby is 'ōu yā' babbling, making cute cooing sounds as it learns to speak.
To eulogize or sing praises, similar to '讴' (ōu).
我们呕歌大自然的壮丽，感受生命的力量。
We eulogize the grandeur of nature, feeling the power of life.
3

òu呕

To sulk; to be sullen or resentful; to feel vexed or annoyed (same as '怄气').
她为了一点小事，竟然在家呕了一天。
She sulked at home all day over a minor issue.

Common Words and Phrases with 呕

1
ǒu呕tù吐
To vomit, throw up, or be sick, expelling food or other contents from the stomach through the mouth.
他吃了不干净的食物后开始呕吐。
He started to vomit after eating unclean food.
2
ǒu呕xīn心
to exert one's utmost effort
这本书是作者呕心创作的成果，每一个细节都经过深思熟虑。
This book is the fruit of the author's painstaking creation, with every detail meticulously considered.
3
ǒu呕xīn心lì沥xuè血
To make painstaking efforts; to work one's heart out.
为了完成这个复杂的科研项目，团队成员们呕心沥血，夜以继日地工作。
To complete this complex research project, the team members poured their hearts and souls into it, working day and night.
4
ǒu呕xuè血
Vomiting blood; haematemesis, typically from bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
患者因胃部不适，夜间突然呕血，情况紧急。
The patient, due to stomach discomfort, suddenly vomited blood at night, a critical situation.
5
ōu呕yā哑
describing noisy, discordant, or cacophonous sounds, often referring to music or speech.
宴席上，觥筹交错，管弦呕哑，好不热闹。
At the banquet, wine cups clinked and the orchestra played with a boisterous sound, creating quite a lively atmosphere.

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Questions about 呕

What does 呕 mean in Chinese?

呕 (ǒu) means “To vomit” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 呕?

呕 has 3 pronunciations: ǒu, ōu, òu.

How many strokes does 呕 have?

呕 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 呕?

呕 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 呕?

The radical of 呕 is 口, and 呕 is a phono-semantic compound.