Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 哟

哟

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Meaning

 Oh! (sentence-final particle expressing exhortation)

Pronunciation

 yo

Explanation

 Left: mouth 口, right: contract, agreement 约 (The thread 纟 at the ladle 勺 reminds to the contract.)

Mnemonic

The mouth can (according to its contract) say "Oh!"

Radicals

口 mouth, opening(This is a small square. If it is bigger: 囗, it is an enclosure.)
约 contract, treaty
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Vocabulary

啊哟 ā yo interjection of surprise or pain; Oh; Ow; My goodness!
哎哟 āi yō hey; ow; ouch; interjection of pain or surprise

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