HSK 4
左右
Meaning
- left and right
- nearby
- approximately
- attendant
- to control
- to influence
- Pinyin
- zuǒ yòu
Character reference
Components and radical classification
左
zuǒleft; unorthodox, improper
Primary radical工 · work
右
yòuright; right-wing
Primary radical口 · mouth
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details