迂 (yū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 迂 (yū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 迂 (yū) means "circuitous; pedantic". with 6 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迂 stroke by stroke?

迂 has 6 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 迂 and 巡?

迂 (yū) and 巡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 迂?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 迂?

Common words containing 迂 include: 迂回 (yū huí) — circuitous; roundabout; 迂腐 (yū fǔ) — pedantic; old-fashioned; 迂阔 (yū kuò) — impractical; high-flown.

How to Write 迂

The character 迂 (yū) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

迂 is pronounced yū in Mandarin Chinese. It means circuitous; pedantic.

Common Words with 迂

迂回 yū huí

circuitous; roundabout

迂腐 yū fǔ

pedantic; old-fashioned

迂阔 yū kuò

impractical; high-flown

Example Sentences

这里的山路很迂回。

zhè lǐ de shān lù hěn yū huí

The mountain roads here are very winding.

他的想法太迂腐了。

tā de xiǎng fǎ tài yū fǔ le

His ideas are too pedantic.

这个计划太迂阔了。

zhè ge jì huà tài yū kuò le

This plan is too impractical.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迂

What does 迂 (yū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迂 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迂?

What common words use 迂?

How to Write 迂 (yū)