How to write 友

Chineseyǒufriend4 strokes

Same in 简体 simplified and 繁體 traditional

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友 (yǒu) means “friend” and is written in 4 strokes. It is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.

Stroke order, step by step

The red stroke is the one to write next; the dot shows where it starts.

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Now write it yourself

Trace over the outline with your finger, a stylus or the mouse. Each stroke is checked as you draw it.

Remember it, don't just copy it

Ink a Day brings 友 back tomorrow to write from memory, then again just before you'd forget it. Five minutes a day.

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Words with 友

友 is also used in Japanese, where it is read とも; stroke order can differ slightly between the two. See 友 in Japanese.

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