于 (yú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 于 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 于 (yú) means "In, at, or to.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 于 stroke by stroke?

于 has 3 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 于 and 二?

于 (yú) and 二 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 于?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 于?

Common words containing 于 include: 由于 (yóu yú) — because of / due to; 关于 (guān yú) — About; concerning; 等于 (děng yú) — To equal; to be equivalent to.

How to Write 于

The character 于 (yú) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

于 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means In, at, or to..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 于 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 于

由于 yóu yú

because of / due to

关于 guān yú

About; concerning

等于 děng yú

To equal; to be equivalent to

Example Sentences

由于下雨，我不去了。

yóu yú xià yǔ wǒ bù qù le

Because of the rain, I'm not going.

关于这个问题，你怎么看？

guān yú zhè ge wèn tí nǐ zěn me kàn

What is your opinion on this issue?

一加一等于二。

yī jiā yī děng yú èr

One plus one equals two.

Similar Characters

二 èr

亍 chù

亏 kuī

Practice Writing 于 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 于

What does 于 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 于 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 于 and 二?

What mistakes do learners make writing 于?

What common words use 于?

How to Write 于 (yú)