How to Write 淤
The character 淤 (yū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
淤 is pronounced yū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Silt or to clog.
Common Words with 淤
淤泥
yū ní
Silt or sludge
淤青
yū qīng
Bruise
淤塞
yū sè
To clog or silt up
Example Sentences
池塘里有很多淤泥。
chí táng lǐ yǒu hěn duō yū ní
There is a lot of mud in the pond.
他的腿上有块淤青。
tā de tuǐ shàng yǒu kuài yū qīng
There is a bruise on his leg.
河道被淤塞了。
hé dào bèi yū sè le
The river channel is silted up.
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