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

Q: What does 愚 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 愚 (yú) means "foolish / stupid". with 13 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 愚 stroke by stroke?

愚 has 13 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 愚 and 㥯?

愚 (yú) and 㥯 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 愚?

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

Q: What common words use 愚?

Common words containing 愚 include: 愚蠢 (yú chǔn) — stupid / foolish; 愚人节 (yú rén jié) — April Fools' Day; 愚昧 (yú mèi) — ignorant / benighted.

How to Write 愚

The character 愚 (yú) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

愚 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means foolish / stupid.

Common Words with 愚

愚蠢 yú chǔn

stupid / foolish

愚人节 yú rén jié

April Fools' Day

愚昧 yú mèi

ignorant / benighted

Example Sentences

这是一个愚蠢的错误。

zhè shì yí gè yú chǔn de cuò wù

This is a stupid mistake.

明天是愚人节。

míng tiān shì yú rén jié

Tomorrow is April Fool's Day.

我们要告别愚昧。

wǒ men yào gào bié yú mèi

We should bid farewell to ignorance.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恿 yǒng

悉 xī

Practice Writing 愚 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 愚

What does 愚 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 愚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 愚 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 愚?

What common words use 愚?

How to Write 愚 (yú)