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

Q: What does 俞 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 俞 (yú) means "Yu (a surname); consent". with 9 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 俞 stroke by stroke?

俞 has 9 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 俞 and 佘?

俞 (yú) and 佘 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 俞?

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

Q: What common words use 俞?

Common words containing 俞 include: 俞先生 (yú xiān shēng) — Mr. Yu; 俞氏 (yú shì) — the Yu family; the Yu clan; 俞允 (yú yǔn) — grant; permit; consent (formal).

How to Write 俞

The character 俞 (yú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 人 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

俞 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yu (a surname); consent.

Common Words with 俞

俞先生 yú xiān shēng

Mr. Yu

俞氏 yú shì

the Yu family; the Yu clan

俞允 yú yǔn

grant; permit; consent (formal)

Example Sentences

俞先生今天不在家。

yú xiān shēng jīn tiān bù zài jiā

Mr. Yu is not at home today.

这是俞氏的中药店。

zhè shì yú shì de zhōng yào diàn

This is the Yu family's Chinese medicine shop.

他的请求得到了俞允。

tā de qǐng qiú dé dào le yú yǔn

His request was granted.

Similar Characters

佘 shé

余 yú

佥 qiān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 俞

What does 俞 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 俞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 俞 and 佘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 俞?

What common words use 俞?

How to Write 俞 (yú)