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

Q: What does 御 (yù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 御 (yù) means "To drive; to manage; imperial; to resist.". with 12 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 御 stroke by stroke?

御 has 12 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 御 and 徐?

御 (yù) and 徐 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 御?

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

Q: What common words use 御?

Common words containing 御 include: 御寒 (yù hán) — To keep out the cold.; 防御 (fáng yù) — Defense or to defend.; 御用 (yù yòng) — For imperial use; for the exclusive use of..

How to Write 御

The character 御 (yù) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

御 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To drive; to manage; imperial; to resist..

Common Words with 御

御寒 yù hán

To keep out the cold.

防御 fáng yù

Defense or to defend.

御用 yù yòng

For imperial use; for the exclusive use of.

Example Sentences

这件大衣很御寒。

zhè jiàn dà yī hěn yù hán

This coat is very good at keeping out the cold.

这种防御很有用。

zhè zhǒng fáng yù hěn yǒu yòng

This defense is very useful.

这是他的御用笔。

zhè shì tā de yù yòng bǐ

This is his exclusive pen.

Similar Characters

徐 xú

徒 tú

徕 lái

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Frequently Asked Questions about 御

What does 御 (yù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 御 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 御 and 徐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 御?

What common words use 御?

How to Write 御 (yù)