How to Write 宇
The character 宇 (yǔ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
宇 is pronounced yǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Eaves, space, or universe..
As an HSK Level 6 character, 宇 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 宇
宇宙
yǔ zhòu
The universe or cosmos.
宇航员
yǔ háng yuán
Astronaut.
庙宇
miào yǔ
Temple
Example Sentences
宇宙非常大。
yǔ zhòu fēi cháng dà
The universe is very large.
他想当宇航员。
tā xiǎng dāng yǔ háng yuán
He wants to be an astronaut.
这座庙宇很古老。
zhè zuò miào yǔ hěn gǔ lǎo
This temple is very ancient.
Practice Writing 宇 (yǔ)
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