右
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Common words with 右
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 右边 | yòu bian | right side; right, to the right |
| 左右 | zuǒ yòu | left and right; nearby |
| 座右铭 | zuò yòu míng | motto; maxim |
| 右 | yòu | (bound form) right; right-hand side; (bound form) (politics) right of center |
| 左顾右盼 | zuǒ gù yòu pàn | glancing to left and right (idiom); to look all around |
FAQ
How many strokes does 右 have?
右 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 右?
The pinyin for 右 is yòu. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄧㄡˋ.
What does 右 mean in Chinese?
右 means: (bound form) right; right-hand side; (bound form) (politics) right of center. It appears in common words such as 右边、左右、座右铭.