右 Stroke Order — How to Write 右

Stroke Order

右 is written in 5 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.

右 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 右:口

Radical: 口 + 2 more strokes

右 Pronunciation and Pinyin

yòu

Meanings of 右 in Chinese

yòu右

right; the side opposite to left, often referring to the right hand or right side.

我用右手写字。

I write with my right hand.

Geographically, refers to the west, often used in place names meaning 'west of' a certain geographical feature.

河右的村庄风景优美。

The village west of the river boasts beautiful scenery.

Describing a politically conservative or traditional viewpoint or faction.

他的思想偏右，认为传统的方法更有效。

His thinking leans conservative, believing traditional methods are more effective.

In ancient times, '右' (yòu) referred to a higher rank or superior status; it can also mean 'unrivaled' or 'none surpasses it' (as in the idiom '无出其右').

他在艺术界的成就，可谓无出其右

His achievements in the art world are arguably unrivaled.

To highly regard; to value; to revere (in the context of valuing culture or principles).

他右文兴教，致力于推动地方文化繁荣。

He highly values culture and promotes education, dedicating himself to fostering local cultural prosperity.

To urge or invite someone to eat or drink; to offer food or drink.

宴席间，主人右客饮酒，气氛热络。

During the banquet, the host urged the guests to drink, and the atmosphere was lively.

To assist, help, or favor someone in a situation.

他在关键时刻右了我一把。

He gave me a hand at the crucial moment.

Common Words and Phrases with 右

yòu右biān边

the right side; right hand side

请把那本书放到桌子的右边。

Please put that book on the right side of the table.

yòu右cè侧

right side

请将文件放在桌子的右侧。

Please place the document on the right side of the desk.

yòu右chéng丞xiàng相

Right Grand Councilor, one of the two chief ministers in imperial China.

在一部古老的传说中，一位智者因其卓越的才能被尊为右丞相

In an ancient legend, a wise person was revered as the Right Chancellor due to their exceptional talent.

yòu右dū都yù御shǐ史

Right Censor-in-Chief, an official title in the Ming Dynasty for one of the heads of the Censorate, a national supervisory organ.

右都御史奉命查办此案，力求公正。

The Right Vice Censor-in-Chief was ordered to investigate this case, striving for fairness.

yòu右pài派

The Right (wing), a political group or ideology that generally opposes significant social, economic, or political reform and upholds traditional values and existing institutions.

团队中的“右派”成员，更倾向于按部就班，认为传统方法久经考验，不应轻易改变。

The “right-wing” members of the team prefer to follow established procedures, believing that traditional methods are time-tested and should not be easily changed.

yòu右qiān佥dū都yù御shǐ史

Right Assistant Censor-in-Chief, an official position in the Ming Dynasty's Censorate, slightly subordinate to the Vice Censor-in-Chief.

李大人因其清廉公正，被皇帝擢升为右佥都御史，负责监察漕运事务

Due to his integrity and fairness, Lord Li was promoted by the emperor to the position of Right Assistant Censor-in-Chief, responsible for supervising grain transport affairs.

yòu右qīng倾

Right deviation or right opportunist tendencies, often characterized by rigid thinking and showing weakness towards reactionary forces.

面对公司的创新提议，部门经理的右倾思想让他不愿轻易改变既有的工作流程。

Facing the company's innovation proposals, the department manager's conservative mindset made him unwilling to easily change existing work procedures.