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

Q: What does 禺 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 禺 (yú) means "Yu (a mythological creature or ancient place name)". with 9 strokes and the radical 禸.

Q: How do you write 禺 stroke by stroke?

禺 has 9 strokes. The radical is 禸. 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 禺 and 禹?

禺 (yú) and 禹 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 禺?

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

Q: What common words use 禺?

Common words containing 禺 include: 番禺 (pān yú) — Panyu (a district in Guangzhou); 禺谷 (yú gǔ) — Yugu (a legendary valley where the sun sets); 禺强 (yú qiáng) — Yuqiang (ancient god of the sea and wind).

How to Write 禺

The character 禺 (yú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禸 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

禺 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yu (a mythological creature or ancient place name).

Common Words with 禺

番禺 pān yú

Panyu (a district in Guangzhou)

禺谷 yú gǔ

Yugu (a legendary valley where the sun sets)

禺强 yú qiáng

Yuqiang (ancient god of the sea and wind)

Example Sentences

番禺在广州。

pān yú zài guǎng zhōu

Panyu is in Guangzhou.

禺谷是传说中的地方。

yú gǔ shì chuán shuō zhōng de dì fāng

Yugu is a legendary place.

禺强是古代的神。

yú qiáng shì gǔ dài de shén

Yuqiang is an ancient god.

Similar Characters

禹 yǔ

离 lí

禼 xiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 禺

What does 禺 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 禺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 禺 and 禹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 禺?

What common words use 禺?

How to Write 禺 (yú)