喻 (yù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喻 (yù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喻 (yù) means "metaphor, to explain". with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喻 stroke by stroke?

喻 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喻 and 㕡?

喻 (yù) and 㕡 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 喻?

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

Q: What common words use 喻?

Common words containing 喻 include: 比喻 (bǐ yù) — Metaphor / Analogy; 喻为 (yù wèi) — to liken to; 家喻户晓 (jiā yù hù xiǎo) — Known to every household.

How to Write 喻

The character 喻 (yù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

喻 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese. It means metaphor, to explain.

Common Words with 喻

比喻 bǐ yù

Metaphor / Analogy

喻为 yù wèi

to liken to

家喻户晓 jiā yù hù xiǎo

Known to every household

Example Sentences

这个比喻非常生动。

zhè ge bǐ yù fēi cháng shēng dòng

This metaphor is very vivid.

他被喻为天才少年。

tā bèi yù wèi tiān cái shào nián

He was hailed as a child prodigy.

这个故事家喻户晓。

zhè ge gù shì jiā yù hù xiǎo

This story is known to everyone.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喻 (yù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喻

What does 喻 (yù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喻 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喻?

What common words use 喻?

How to Write 喻 (yù)