幼
幼 (yòu) · infant
幼 (yòu) means “infant”. It is made of 幺 + 力 and has 5 strokes.
Break 幼 into its parts
What 幼 is made of
- 幺 yāo — one
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
Origin hint: One with little 幺 strength 力; 幺 also provides the pronunciation (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
幼 stroke order
Example sentences with 幼儿园
我儿子在上幼儿园。Wǒ érzi zài shàng yòu'éryuán.My son is in kindergarten.
你家附近有幼儿园吗？Nǐ jiā fùjìn yǒu yòu'éryuán ma?Is there a kindergarten near your home?
Words with 幼
Also built with 幺
Quick facts
| Pinyin | yòu |
|---|---|
| Meaning | infant |
| Strokes | 5 |
| Radical | 幺 (short thread, #52) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 幼
What does 幼 mean?
幼 (yòu) means “infant”.
How many strokes does 幼 have?
幼 has 5 strokes.
What is the radical of 幼?
The radical of 幼 is 幺 (yāo, “short thread”), Kangxi radical number 52.
What parts make up 幼?
幼 is made of 幺 (one) and 力 (strength).
Keep learning
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