Learn a Chinese Character - 右 (yòu) - Right

1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)

Radical: 口 (The radical of this character is "口", which gives a hint about its meaning in some Chinese characters.)

Stroke Count: 5 (The character "右" has 5 strokes.)

Character Decomposition: 一 + 口 + 丿 (The character can be decomposed into these basic strokes, which helps in writing and understanding its structure.)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yòu (The pinyin of this character is "yòu", with a falling tone.)

3. Meaning (含义)

右 mainly means "right" in the sense of direction, opposite to "left". It can also imply "right side" or "superior" in some contexts. (The character "右" mainly represents the direction "right", and in some contexts, it can also mean "right side" or "superior".)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 左右 (zuǒ yòu) - left and right
• 右手 (yòu shǒu) - right hand
• 右边 (yòu biān) - right side

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

右 is often used as a noun to indicate direction. It can also be combined with other characters to form compound words. (The character "右" is often used as a noun to indicate direction. It can be combined with other characters to form compound words.)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the right side is sometimes associated with superiority or honor. For example, in some traditional ceremonies, the right - hand position is considered more important. (In Chinese culture, the right side is sometimes related to superiority or honor. For example, in some traditional ceremonies, the right - hand position is regarded as more important.)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can think of "右" as having a "mouth" on the right side of a horizontal line, which can help you remember the shape and meaning related to the right side. (你可以把“右”想象成一条横线右边有个“口”，这样有助于记住它的形状和与右边相关的含义。)