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

Q: What does 渝 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 渝 (yú) means "Short name for Chongqing; to change". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 渝 stroke by stroke?

渝 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 渝 and 流?

渝 (yú) and 流 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 渝?

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

Q: What common words use 渝?

Common words containing 渝 include: 渝中 (yú zhōng) — Yuzhong District (in Chongqing); 渝菜 (yú cài) — Chongqing cuisine; 渝北 (yú běi) — Yubei District (in Chongqing).

How to Write 渝

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

渝 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Short name for Chongqing; to change.

Common Words with 渝

渝中 yú zhōng

Yuzhong District (in Chongqing)

渝菜 yú cài

Chongqing cuisine

渝北 yú běi

Yubei District (in Chongqing)

Example Sentences

我住在渝中区。

wǒ zhù zài yú zhōng qū

I live in Yuzhong District.

渝菜的味道很辣。

yú cài de wèi dào hěn là

Chongqing cuisine tastes very spicy.

渝北区有很多工厂。

yú běi qū yǒu hěn duō gōng chǎng

There are many factories in Yubei District.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 渝 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 渝

What does 渝 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 渝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 渝 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 渝?

What common words use 渝?

How to Write 渝 (yú)