How to Write 鹬
The character 鹬 (yù) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
鹬 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese. It means snipe or sandpiper.
Common Words with 鹬
鹬鸟
yù niǎo
snipe bird
鹬蚌相争
yù bàng xiāng zhēng
the snipe and the clam fight (a metaphor for mutual conflict)
长嘴鹬
zhǎng zuǐ yù
snipe (bird)
Example Sentences
鹬鸟的嘴很长。
yù niǎo de zuǐ hěn zhǎng
The snipe has a very long beak.
鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利。
yù bàng xiāng zhēng yú wēng dé lì
When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman gets the benefit.
我看到了一只长嘴鹬。
wǒ kàn dào le yī zhī zhǎng zuǐ yù
I saw a snipe.
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