与 (yǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 与 (yǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 与 (yǔ) means "and; with". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 一.

Q: How do you write 与 stroke by stroke?

与 has 3 strokes. The radical is 一. 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 与 and 一?

与 (yǔ) and 一 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 与?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 与?

Common words containing 与 include: 参与 (cān yù) — To participate in; to get involved in.; 与其 (yǔ qí) — rather than; instead of; 与人 (yǔ rén) — with others.

How to Write 与

The character 与 (yǔ) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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

与 is pronounced yǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means and; with.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: yǔ, yù.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 与 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 与

参与 cān yù

To participate in; to get involved in.

与其 yǔ qí

rather than; instead of

与人 yǔ rén

with others

Example Sentences

他参与了这次比赛。

tā cān yù le zhè cì bǐ sài

He participated in this competition.

与其等他，不如先走。

yǔ qí děng tā bù rú xiān zǒu

Rather than waiting for him, it's better to leave first.

与人相处要诚实。

yǔ rén xiāng chǔ yào chéng shí

One should be honest when getting along with others.

Similar Characters

一 yī

丁 dīng

丂 kǎo

Practice Writing 与 (yǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 与

What does 与 (yǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 与 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 与 and 一?

What mistakes do learners make writing 与?

What common words use 与?

How to Write 与 (yǔ)