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

Q: What does 狳 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狳 (yú) means "armadillo (component)". with 10 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狳 stroke by stroke?

狳 has 10 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狳 and 狉?

狳 (yú) and 狉 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 狳?

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

Q: What common words use 狳?

Common words containing 狳 include: 犰狳 (qiú yú) — armadillo; 犰狳壳 (qiú yú ké) — armadillo shell; 小犰狳 (xiǎo qiú yú) — baby armadillo.

How to Write 狳

The character 狳 (yú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

狳 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means armadillo (component).

Common Words with 狳

犰狳 qiú yú

armadillo

犰狳壳 qiú yú ké

armadillo shell

小犰狳 xiǎo qiú yú

baby armadillo

Example Sentences

我见过犰狳。

wǒ jiàn guò qiú yú

I have seen an armadillo.

犰狳壳非常硬。

qiú yú ké fēi cháng yìng

The armadillo's shell is very hard.

这是一只小犰狳。

zhè shì yī zhī xiǎo qiú yú

This is a little armadillo.

Similar Characters

狉 pī

狊 jú

狍 páo

Practice Writing 狳 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狳

What does 狳 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狳 and 狉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狳?

What common words use 狳?

How to Write 狳 (yú)