由 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.

Example sentences

  • 由 ( yóu jau4 ) 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 来 來 ( lái loi4 ) 做 ( zuò zou6 ).

    I'll see to it.

  • 由着 由著 ( yóu zhe jau4 zoek6 ) 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 吧 ( ba baa6 )。

    As you wish.

  • 自由 ( zì yóu zi6 jau4 ) 有 ( yǒu jau5 ) 价 價 ( jià gaa3 )。

    One must pay for freedom.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 自由 ( zì yóu zi6 jau4 ) 了 ( le liu5 )!

    I'm free!

  • 由 ( yóu jau4 ) 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 决定 決定 ( jué dìng kyut3 ding6 )。

    How ever you like.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.