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

Q: What does 钰 (yù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钰 (yù) means "Precious treasure". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钰 stroke by stroke?

钰 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钰 and 钍?

钰 (yù) and 钍 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 钰?

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

Q: What common words use 钰?

Common words containing 钰 include: 钰宝 (yù bǎo) — Precious treasure; 小钰 (xiǎo yù) — Xiao Yu (a name); 钰石 (yù shí) — Precious stone.

How to Write 钰

The character 钰 (yù) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

钰 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Precious treasure.

Common Words with 钰

钰宝 yù bǎo

Precious treasure

小钰 xiǎo yù

Xiao Yu (a name)

钰石 yù shí

Precious stone

Example Sentences

钰指珍贵的宝物。

yù zhǐ zhēn guì de bǎo wù

Yu refers to a precious treasure.

小钰是我的好朋友。

xiǎo yù shì wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu

Xiao Yu is my good friend.

这个字常用于人名。

zhè ge zì cháng yòng yú rén míng

This character is often used in names.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

Practice Writing 钰 (yù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钰

What does 钰 (yù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钰 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钰?

What common words use 钰?

How to Write 钰 (yù)