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

Q: What does 隅 (yú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 隅 (yú) means "Corner / Nook". with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隅 stroke by stroke?

隅 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隅 and 郗?

隅 (yú) and 郗 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 隅?

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

Q: What common words use 隅?

Common words containing 隅 include: 墙隅 (qiáng yú) — Corner of a wall.; 隅角 (yú jiǎo) — Corner / Angle; 偏隅 (piān yú) — a remote corner; a small corner.

How to Write 隅

The character 隅 (yú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

隅 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Corner / Nook.

Common Words with 隅

墙隅 qiáng yú

Corner of a wall.

隅角 yú jiǎo

Corner / Angle

偏隅 piān yú

a remote corner; a small corner

Example Sentences

书放在墙隅的桌上。

shū fàng zài qiáng yú de zhuō shàng

The book is on the table in the corner of the wall.

这是一个隅角。

zhè shì yí gè yú jiǎo

This is a corner.

他住在这个偏隅之地。

tā zhù zài zhè ge piān yú zhī dì

He lives in this remote corner.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隅

What does 隅 (yú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隅 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隅?

What common words use 隅?

How to Write 隅 (yú)