yōu

excellent; superior

Character data

Radical ⼈ (9.15)
Strokes 17
SIMPLIFIED

Definitions

優 yōu
  1. 1. excellent
  2. 2. superior

Words containing 優

Word Meaning
to predominate; to occupy a dominant position
actor; actress; (old) performing artist
to have priority; to take precedence
right of first refusal (ROFR); preemptive right to purchase
preferred stock
preemptive right (in share issue)
good and bad; merits and drawbacks
winning; superior
survival of the fittest (idiom)
advantage; superiority; dominance
to optimize; optimization; to make superior
generous, liberal (pay, compensation)
You Meng, famous court jester during the reign of King Zhuang of Chu chǔ zhuāng wáng, known for his intelligence and sharp tongue
Unocal (US oil company)
to give preferential treatment; preferential treatment
discount coupon; complimentary ticket
reduced-price ticket (e.g. for students)
discount (price); favorable (terms)
coupon
loan on favorable terms; concessionary loan; soft loan
to surpass
indecisive; gentle; weak
indecisive; irresolute
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