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

Q: What does 谀 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谀 (yú) means "To flatter; to fawn". with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谀 stroke by stroke?

谀 has 10 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谀 and 诓?

谀 (yú) and 诓 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 谀?

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

Q: What common words use 谀?

Common words containing 谀 include: 谄谀 (chǎn yú) — To flatter and adulate; 阿谀 (ē yú) — flattery; 谀辞 (yú cí) — Flattering words; adulation.

How to Write 谀

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谀 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To flatter; to fawn.

Common Words with 谀

谄谀 chǎn yú

To flatter and adulate

阿谀 ē yú

flattery

谀辞 yú cí

Flattering words; adulation

Example Sentences

他不喜欢谄谀的人。

tā bù xǐ huān chǎn yú de rén

He doesn't like sycophants.

阿谀奉承没有用。

ē yú fèng chéng méi yǒu yòng

Flattery will get you nowhere.

满纸都是谀辞。

mǎn zhǐ dōu shì yú cí

The whole paper is full of flattery.

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谀

What does 谀 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谀 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谀?

What common words use 谀?

How to Write 谀 (yú)