约 約 yāo ㄧㄠ joek3

  • to weigh in a balance or on a scale

约 約 yuē ㄩㄝ joek3 HSK 3 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.

Example sentences

  • 大约 大約 ( dà yuē daai6 joek3 )。

    Probably.

  • 大约 大約 ( dà yuē daai6 joek3 ) 吧 ( ba baa6 )。

    Approximately.

  • 去 ( qù heoi3 ) 纽约 紐約 ( Niǔ yuē nau2 joek3 ) 吧 ( ba baa6 )!

    Let's take a trip to New York.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 要 ( yào jiu3 ) 预约 預約 ( yù yuē jyu6 joek3 )。

    I'd like to make a reservation.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 是 ( shì si6 ) 约翰 約翰 ( Yuē hàn joek3 hon6 )。

    I am John.

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