歐 meaning and stroke order
Europe, ohm; surname
How to write 歐, stroke by stroke
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Meaning of 歐
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- ohm (abbr. for 歐姆|欧姆[ou1 mu3])
- euro (abbr. for 歐元|欧元[ou1 yuan2])
- used in transliteration
- old variant of 謳|讴[ou1]
How 歐 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 欠 (to lack), shared by 28 characters on this site.
How to remember 歐
歐 combines 區 (qū, area) with 欠 (qiàn, a person with an open mouth). Picture a person opening their mouth wide to name a big area across the sea: Europe, 歐洲 (Ōuzhōu).
歐 is the traditional form of 欧. It mostly appears in words about Europe and in short forms such as 歐元 (euro) and 歐姆 (ohm). It is also a surname, as in 歐陽 (Ōuyáng). Example: 這個多少歐元？ (Zhège duōshǎo ōuyuán?) How many euros is this?
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 歐 with 毆 (ōu, to beat up). They share the left part 區, but 毆 has 殳 on the right, while 歐 has 欠. Also keep the tone a flat first tone, ōu, not ǒu.
Common words with 歐
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歐元 | ōuyuán | euro (currency) |
Questions about 歐
How many strokes are in 歐?
歐 is written with 15 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 歐 mean?
歐 (ōu) means Europe, ohm; surname. A common word with it is 欧元 (ōuyuán), meaning "euro (currency)".
How do you pronounce 歐?
歐 is pronounced ōu, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 歐?
The radical of 歐 is 欠, which carries the idea of "to lack". Dictionaries list 歐 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 歐?
歐 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 欧, used in mainland China and Singapore.
How do you say Europe and European in Chinese?
Europe is 歐洲 (Ōuzhōu), or 欧洲 in simplified characters. European Union is 歐盟 (Ōuméng). For people, you say 歐洲人 (Ōuzhōu rén).
Is 歐 used to write sounds in foreign words?
Yes. It is used in transliteration to stand for the sound ou or o, as in 歐姆 (ōumǔ), which comes from the name Ohm. Its meaning in these words comes from the sound, not the parts.