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

Q: What does 盂 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 盂 (yú) means "basin". with 8 strokes and the radical 皿.

Q: How do you write 盂 stroke by stroke?

盂 has 8 strokes. The radical is 皿. 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 盂 and 㿽?

盂 (yú) and 㿽 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 盂?

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

Q: What common words use 盂?

Common words containing 盂 include: 痰盂 (tán yú) — spittoon; cuspidor; 水盂 (shuǐ yú) — Water bowl; 钵盂 (bō yú) — alms bowl (monk's bowl).

How to Write 盂

The character 盂 (yú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 皿 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

盂 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means basin.

Common Words with 盂

痰盂 tán yú

spittoon; cuspidor

水盂 shuǐ yú

Water bowl

钵盂 bō yú

alms bowl (monk's bowl)

Example Sentences

房间里有个痰盂。

fáng jiān lǐ yǒu gè tán yú

There is a spittoon in the room.

书桌上放着水盂。

shū zhuō shàng fàng zhe shuǐ yú

A water pot is on the desk.

和尚手里拿着钵盂。

hé shàng shǒu lǐ ná zhe bō yú

The monk is holding an alms bowl in his hand.

Similar Characters

㿽 xī

盅 zhōng

盆 pén

Practice Writing 盂 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 盂

What does 盂 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 盂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 盂 and 㿽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 盂?

What common words use 盂?

How to Write 盂 (yú)