幽 Stroke Order — How to Write 幽
幽 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 幺, 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.
幽 Radical and Character Components
幽 is an ideographic compound. Small niches 幺 in the mountainside 山; 幺 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 幺 + 6 more strokes
幽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yōu
Meanings of 幽 in Chinese
1
yōu幽
hidden, secret, or secluded; quiet, remote
他喜欢在深山中幽居，享受大自然的宁静。
He enjoys living in seclusion deep in the mountains, savoring the tranquility of nature.
Describes a place that is secluded, quiet, and dimly lit.
傍晚时分，山谷里显得格外幽静
As dusk fell, the valley became exceptionally tranquil and secluded.
Quiet, tranquil, and leisurely; graceful and charming.
她的歌声幽婉动听，让人陶醉。
Her gentle and captivating singing voice mesmerizes people.
To confine or imprison someone, preventing their contact with the outside world.
为了保护他的安全，家人决定将他暂时幽禁在家中
To ensure his safety, the family decided to temporarily confine him to their home.
In superstitious beliefs, it refers to the underworld or spirits/ghosts.
他声称在老房子里看到了幽灵。
He claimed to have seen a ghost in the old house.
An ancient place name, roughly corresponding to the southern part of present-day Hebei and Liaoning provinces in China, as seen in terms like Youzhou and Youyan.
幽燕之地，历史悠久，文化底蕴深厚。
The land of Youyan has a long history and profound cultural heritage.
Common Words and Phrases with 幽
1
dim and gloomy
森林深处，光线幽暗，让人感到一丝神秘
Deep in the forest, the light was dim, making one feel a touch of mystery.
2
To confine or imprison (someone), often under house arrest or in a secluded place; also, to seclude oneself indoors.
她感到自己被幽闭在这座老宅里，与世隔绝
She felt herself confined in this old mansion, cut off from the world.
3
Hidden resentment; dumb anger.
他将所有的幽愤深埋心底，从未向人倾诉。
He buried all his deep-seated resentment in his heart, never confiding in anyone.
4
UFO (Unidentified Flying Object)
在漆黑的夜晚，小明抬头望向星空，他突然看到一个发光的物体在空中快速移动，他心想，难道那是幽浮吗？
On a dark night, Xiao Ming looked up at the starry sky and suddenly saw a glowing object moving rapidly in the air, he wondered, could that be a UFO?
5
A secluded and deep valley.
在这片原始森林深处，隐藏着一个鲜为人知的幽谷，谷中流水潺潺，鸟语花香。
Deep within this primeval forest, lies a little-known secluded valley, where streams babble and birds sing amidst fragrant flowers.
6
deep and quiet bamboo grove
月色如水，洒落在庭院深处的幽篁之间，更添了几分清幽。
The moonlight, like water, sprinkled among the secluded bamboo groves deep in the courtyard, adding a touch of serene tranquility.
7
A ghost; the disembodied spirit of a dead person.
在古老的城堡里，有传言说夜深人静时会看到幽魂
In the ancient castle, rumors say that ghosts are seen when the night is quiet.
8
secluded and lonely; quiet and solitary
深山古寺，钟声悠远，环境幽寂。
The ancient temple deep in the mountains, with its distant bell sounds, exudes a tranquil and secluded ambiance, imbued with a sense of quiet solitude.
9
to confine, imprison, or place under house arrest
她感到自己被幽禁在这座老宅里，无法自由外出。
She felt confined within the old house, unable to go out freely.
10
Quiet and secluded, peaceful.
我们来到了一处被翠绿树木环绕的幽静小院，空气中弥漫着淡淡的花香。
We arrived at a tranquil courtyard encircled by lush green trees, where the air was filled with a faint floral scent.
11
To live in seclusion; a secluded and peaceful dwelling.
他厌倦了都市喧嚣，选择在乡间幽居，过着宁静的田园生活。
Tired of the urban hustle and bustle, he chose to live in seclusion in the countryside, leading a peaceful pastoral life.
12
quiet and beautiful
夜幕下的湖泊，月光洒在水面，微风轻拂，呈现出一种幽丽而宁静的意境
Under the night sky, with moonlight shimmering on the lake and a gentle breeze, the scene presents a serenely beautiful and tranquil atmosphere.
13
ghost; specter; spirit; apparition
孩子们在万圣节喜欢打扮成幽灵的样子来吓唬人。
Children like to dress up as ghosts to scare people on Halloween.
14
secluded and beautiful; serene and charming
这座山谷的景色幽美，让人心旷神怡。
The scenery of this valley is serene and beautiful, making one feel relaxed and joyful.
15
The pylorus, the opening that connects the stomach to the small intestine in vertebrates.
医生检查了病人的幽门，以确认是否有狭窄或溃疡。
The doctor examined the patient's pylorus to confirm whether there was stenosis or ulcers.
16
profound and delicate
这座古寺的建筑风格充满 了幽眇的东方韵味，让人在欣赏时感受 到一种超越言语的美。
The architectural style of this ancient temple is imbued with a subtle and profound oriental charm, allowing one to feel a beauty beyond words when appreciating it.
More words with 幽
- yōu幽mò默Humor, A sense of humor
- qīng清yōu幽Secluded and tranquil, Serene
- yōu幽xiāng香subtle fragrance, faint fragrance
- yōu幽huì会tryst, secret rendezvous
- yōu幽míng冥underworld, netherworld
- yōu幽mò默gǎn感sense of humor
- yōu幽shēn深Deep, Secluded
- yōu幽wǎn婉graceful, delicate
- yōu幽wēi微subtle, faint
- yōu幽xián闲Tranquil, Serene
- yōu幽yǎ雅elegant, graceful
- yōu幽yuǎn远remote, distant
- yōu幽lǜ绿Deep green, Dark green
- yōu幽mèi昧dark, dim
- yōu幽tàn叹faint sigh, soft lament
- tōng通yōu幽leading to seclusion, reaching the profound
- yōu幽ǎi蔼dim, hazy
- yōu幽mò默fēng风qù趣humorous, witty
- chǎn阐yōu幽explain the subtle, reveal the hidden
- fēng风qù趣yōu幽mò默Witty, Humorous
Idioms with 幽
- yōu幽míng明yì异lù路living and dead forever parted
- chǎn阐yōu幽míng明wēi微elucidate profound and subtle matters
- dòng洞yōu幽chá察wēi微Perceive the profound and discern the subtle
- qū曲jìng径tōng通yōu幽Winding path to secluded tranquility
- shēn深shān山yōu幽gǔ谷remote secluded mountains and valleys
- tàn探yōu幽suǒ索yǐn隐delve into the obscure and explore hidden mysteries
- xiǎn显wēi微chǎn阐yōu幽reveal subtle and expound obscure truths
- xún寻yōu幽fǎng访shèng胜seek out secluded and beautiful places
- yōu幽guī闺ruò弱zhì质delicate maiden from a secluded boudoir
- yōu幽qī期mì密yuē约secret romantic rendezvous
- chán缠mián绵yōu幽yuàn怨lingering deep resentment
- chǎn阐yōu幽jué抉wēi微clarify the obscure and uncover the subtle
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Open the tool →Questions about 幽
What does 幽 mean in Chinese?
幽 (yōu) means “hidden, secret, or secluded” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 幽?
幽 is pronounced yōu in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 幽 have?
幽 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 幽?
幽 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 幺. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 幽?
The radical of 幽 is 幺, and 幽 is an ideographic compound.