Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "右", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "右", and master the standard way of writing the character "右".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 右
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "右" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
右 (yòu)
Verb:
1. To assist; to help. Later often written as "佑" (to help)
- Example: "右援" (assistance; recommendation)
2. To respect; to esteem.
- Example: "右贤" (to honor the virtuous)
3. To bless and protect. Later written as "祐" (to bless)
- Example: "保右命之" (to protect one’s life)
4. To urge someone to drink or eat.
- Example: "既右飨之" (already urged to feast)
Noun:
1. Right hand.
- Example: "右口" (in traditional medicine, this refers to the pulse in the right hand)
2. The right side, the direction opposite to "左" (left).
- Example: "右个" (right-sided room)
3. An official position or government office.
- Example: "右扶风" (a historical official title)
4. The geographical west.
- Example: "山右" (west of the mountain)
5. The right side of a chariot, where the guards stood.
- Example: "菜驹为右" (the guard stood on the right)
6. A surname.
Adjective:
1. Holding conservative, traditional, or sometimes authoritarian views (political perspective).
- Example: "右派" (right-wing)
2. In ancient times, "右" was respected, signifying high status or nobility.
- Example: "无出其右者" (no one surpassing in rank)
(Note: The meanings and examples highlight the various uses of the character "右" in both historical and modern contexts.)