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

Q: What does 狱 (yù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狱 (yù) means "prison / jail". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狱 stroke by stroke?

狱 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狱 and 状?

狱 (yù) and 状 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 狱?

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

Q: What common words use 狱?

Common words containing 狱 include: 监狱 (jiān yù) — prison / jail; 入狱 (rù yù) — to go to prison; 地狱 (dì yù) — Hell.

How to Write 狱

The character 狱 (yù) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

狱 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese. It means prison / jail.

Common Words with 狱

监狱 jiān yù

prison / jail

入狱 rù yù

to go to prison

地狱 dì yù

Hell

Example Sentences

他在监狱里工作。

tā zài jiān yù lǐ gōng zuò

He works in a prison.

他去年入狱了。

tā qù nián rù yù le

He went to prison last year.

这里简直像地狱。

zhè lǐ jiǎn zhí xiàng dì yù

This place is simply like hell.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

Practice Writing 狱 (yù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狱

What does 狱 (yù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狱 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狱?

What common words use 狱?

How to Write 狱 (yù)