yāo ㄧㄠ joek3 HSK 3

  • to weigh in a balance or on a scale

yuē ㄩㄝ joek3 基礎級 · Level 2 進階級 · Level 3

  • to make an appointment
  • to invite
  • approximately
  • pact
  • treaty
  • to economize
  • to restrict
  • to reduce (a fraction)
  • concise

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 约 (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

  • 大约。 Probably.
  • 大約吧。 Approximately.
  • 去纽约吧! Let's take a trip to New York.
  • 我要預約。 I'd like to make a reservation.
  • 我是约翰。 I am John.

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