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

Q: What does 窬 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 窬 (yú) means "hole in a wall". with 14 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 窬 stroke by stroke?

窬 has 14 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 窬 and 窖?

窬 (yú) and 窖 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 窬?

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

Q: What common words use 窬?

Common words containing 窬 include: 穿窬 (chuān yú) — To bore a hole through a wall / burglary; 窬墙 (yú qiáng) — to climb over a wall (through a hole); 窦窬 (dòu yú) — hole in a wall.

How to Write 窬

The character 窬 (yú) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

窬 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means hole in a wall.

Common Words with 窬

穿窬 chuān yú

To bore a hole through a wall / burglary

窬墙 yú qiáng

to climb over a wall (through a hole)

窦窬 dòu yú

hole in a wall

Example Sentences

这种行为属于穿窬。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi shǔ yú chuān yú

This behavior is akin to burglary.

他窬墙而入。

tā yú qiáng ér rù

He climbed over the wall to enter.

墙上有一个窦窬。

qiáng shàng yǒu yí gè dòu yú

There is a small hole in the wall.

Similar Characters

窖 jiào

窗 chuāng

窘 jiǒng

Practice Writing 窬 (yú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 窬

What does 窬 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 窬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 窬 and 窖?

What mistakes do learners make writing 窬?

What common words use 窬?

How to Write 窬 (yú)