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

Q: What does 禹 (yǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 禹 (yǔ) means "Yu (a legendary king, known as the Great Yu)". with 9 strokes and the radical 禸.

Q: How do you write 禹 stroke by stroke?

禹 has 9 strokes. The radical is 禸. 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 禹 and 禺?

禹 (yǔ) and 禺 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 禹?

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

Q: What common words use 禹?

Common words containing 禹 include: 大禹 (dà yǔ) — Yu the Great; 禹王 (yǔ wáng) — King Yu (the Great); 禹步 (yǔ bù) — Yu's steps (a ritual dance or gait in Taoism).

How to Write 禹

The character 禹 (yǔ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禸 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

禹 is pronounced yǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Yu (a legendary king, known as the Great Yu).

Common Words with 禹

大禹 dà yǔ

Yu the Great

禹王 yǔ wáng

King Yu (the Great)

禹步 yǔ bù

Yu's steps (a ritual dance or gait in Taoism)

Example Sentences

大禹治水的故事很有名。

dà yǔ zhì shuǐ de gù shì hěn yǒu míng

The story of Yu the Great controlling the floods is very famous.

禹王是古代的英雄。

yǔ wáng shì gǔ dài de yīng xióng

King Yu was an ancient hero.

他在学习禹步。

tā zài xué xí yǔ bù

He is learning the ritual dance 'Steps of Yu'.

Similar Characters

禺 yú

离 lí

禼 xiè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 禹

What does 禹 (yǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 禹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 禹 and 禺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 禹?

What common words use 禹?

How to Write 禹 (yǔ)