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由 (yóu) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

由

yóu

from, by

HSK 1

Full dictionary entry for 由 →

Details

Pinyin	yóu
Meanings	from, by
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#230 most common

Words Containing 由

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
由	yóu	from, by	HSK 1
由于	yóuyú	Because	HSK 4
理由	lǐyóu	Reason	HSK 5
自由	zìyóu	free	HSK 5
不由得	bùyóude	can't help, cannot but	HSK 6
不由自主	bùyóuzìzhǔ	can't help, involuntarily	HSK 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 由 mean in Chinese?

由 (yóu) means "from, by" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 由 have?

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What is the radical of 由?

Radical information for 由 is being updated.

由

yóu