粤 (yuè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 粤 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粤 (yuè) means "Cantonese; short name for Guangdong". with 12 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粤 stroke by stroke?

粤 has 12 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粤 and 粉?

粤 (yuè) and 粉 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 粤?

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

Q: What common words use 粤?

Common words containing 粤 include: 粤语 (yuè yǔ) — Cantonese language; 粤菜 (yuè cài) — Cantonese cuisine; 粤港澳 (yuè gǎng ào) — Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.

How to Write 粤

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

粤 is pronounced yuè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cantonese; short name for Guangdong.

Common Words with 粤

粤语 yuè yǔ

Cantonese language

粤菜 yuè cài

Cantonese cuisine

粤港澳 yuè gǎng ào

Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao

Example Sentences

他正在学习说粤语。

tā zhèng zài xué xí shuō yuè yǔ

He is learning to speak Cantonese.

这家饭店的粤菜很正宗。

zhè jiā fàn diàn de yuè cài hěn zhèng zōng

This restaurant's Cantonese cuisine is very authentic.

粤港澳大湾区发展很快。

yuè gǎng ào dà wān qū fā zhǎn hěn kuài

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is developing very fast.

Similar Characters

粉 fěn

粑 bā

粒 lì

Practice Writing 粤 (yuè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粤

What does 粤 (yuè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粤 and 粉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粤?

What common words use 粤?

How to Write 粤 (yuè)