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

Q: What does 揄 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 揄 (yú) means "To pull out or praise". with 12 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 揄 stroke by stroke?

揄 has 12 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 揄 and 挨?

揄 (yú) and 挨 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 揄?

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

Q: What common words use 揄?

Common words containing 揄 include: 揶揄 (yé yú) — to mock; to tease; 揄扬 (yú yáng) — To praise or extol; 牵揄 (qiān yú) — To pull / To drag.

How to Write 揄

The character 揄 (yú) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

揄 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pull out or praise.

Common Words with 揄

揶揄 yé yú

to mock; to tease

揄扬 yú yáng

To praise or extol

牵揄 qiān yú

To pull / To drag

Example Sentences

别总是揶揄朋友。

bié zǒng shì yé yú péng yǒu

Don't always mock your friends.

老师揄扬他的优点。

lǎo shī yú yáng tā de yōu diǎn

The teacher praised his merits.

两人互相牵揄。

liǎng rén hù xiāng qiān yú

The two are pulling each other along.

Similar Characters

挨 āi

挫 cuò

振 zhèn

Practice Writing 揄 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 揄

What does 揄 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 揄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 揄 and 挨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 揄?

What common words use 揄?

How to Write 揄 (yú)