友
Meaning:
friend, companion; fraternity
HSK 1
Frequency:
#847
Pinyin:
yǒu
Strokes:
4
Radical:
又
How to Write 友 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "友" in Chinese
The Chinese character 友 (yǒu) means "friend, companion; fraternity". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 友 include: G友, 交友, 住友.
📚 Words and Phrases with 友
Common words containing this character
G友
see 基友[ji1 you3]
HSK 2
交友
to make friends
HSK 2
住友
Sumitomo, Japanese company
HSK 2
健友
fitness enthusiast; gym-goer
HSK 2
博友
lit. blog friend
HSK 2
友人
friend
HSK 2
友商
(slang) business competitor; industry peer
HSK 2
基友
(slang) very close same-sex friend
HSK 2
女友
girlfriend
HSK 2
好友
close friend
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Two hands 又 joined, representing friendship; 又 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "友"?
- The pinyin is yǒu
- How many strokes does "友" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "友" mean?
- friend, companion; fraternity
- What is the radical of "友"?
- The radical is "又"