How to Write 鱼
The character 鱼 (yú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鱼 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
鱼 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fish.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 鱼 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 鱼
鱼肉
yú ròu
Fish meat
钓鱼
diào yú
To fish / Fishing
金鱼
jīn yú
Goldfish (Simplified)
Example Sentences
我喜欢吃鱼肉。
wǒ xǐ huān chī yú ròu
I like eating fish.
爸爸去湖边钓鱼了。
bà bà qù hú biān diào yú le
Dad went fishing by the lake.
鱼缸里有三条金鱼。
yú gāng lǐ yǒu sān tiáo jīn yú
There are three goldfish in the fish tank.
Practice Writing 鱼 (yú)
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