yóu ㄧㄡˊ jau4 HSK 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • to follow
  • from
  • because of; due to
  • by; via; through
  • (before a noun and a verb) it is for ... to ...

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 由 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 由我来做. I'll see to it.
  • 由着你吧。 As you wish.
  • 自由有價。 One must pay for freedom.
  • 我自由了! I'm free!
  • 由你决定。 How ever you like.

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