Chinese characters for “yu”
126 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
yū
Second tone
yú
at, in, on
3 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6fish
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L2surplus, remainder
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9a state in Henan province
5 strokesbeautiful, handsome, fair
7 strokesfinal particle indicating doubt, surprise, or a question
7 strokessemi-precious stone
7 strokesat, in, on
8 strokesbasin
8 strokesmoment, instant, short while
8 strokesto consent, to approve
9 strokesdistrict
9 strokesfree reed mouth organ
9 strokesto lift, to raise, to carry on one's shoulder
9 strokespleasure, enjoyment, amusement
10 strokespleasure, enjoyment, amusement
10 strokesarmadillo
10 strokesto flatter, to cajole
10 strokessurplus, remainder, excess
10 strokesfisherman
11 strokesdogwood
11 strokescorner, cranny, niche
11 strokesto offer a sacrifice for rain
11 strokesfish
11 strokesa county in the Shandong province
12 strokespleasant, delightful
12 strokesto lift, to raise
12 strokesto change
12 strokesfat
12 strokesto jump over
12 strokesstupid, foolish
13 strokeselm tree
13 strokesflawless gem or jewel
13 strokesdispatch boat
13 strokesanxious, concerned, worried
13 strokesto covet, to desire, to long for
13 strokesfisherman
14 strokesdoor, window
14 strokescart, palanquin, sedan chair
14 strokessnail
15 strokesto flatter, to cajole
15 strokessurplus, remainder, excess
15 strokesto covet, to desire, to long for
16 strokescart, palanquin, sedan chair
17 strokesThird tone
yǔ
and
3 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4rain
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1to give
4 strokeshumpback
6 strokesbuilding, house, room, structure
6 strokesisland
6 strokesfeather, plume
6 strokesbig
9 strokeslegendary Hsia dynasty founder
9 strokeswords, language
9 strokesprison, jail
10 strokesmelon patch
10 strokesstable, fence, corral
11 strokesgranary
11 strokescold, hungry
13 strokesand
13 strokeswords, language
14 strokesdirty
15 strokesuneven teeth
15 strokesisland
16 strokesuneven teeth
22 strokesFourth tone
yù
to meet, to encounter, to come across
12 strokesjade, gem, precious stone
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to recover, to heal
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9pen
4 strokesto drive, to ride
5 strokeswriting brush, pencil
6 strokestaro
6 strokesold woman, hag
7 strokesfull, satiated
7 strokesto produce, to give birth to
8 strokesmelancholy
8 strokesbright, dazzling
9 strokesprison, jail
9 strokesvalley, ravine
10 strokescultured, refined
10 strokesto bathe, to shower, to wash
10 strokesrare treasure
10 strokesto prepare, to arrange
10 strokesarea, district, field, land, region
11 strokesdesire, want, longing, intent
11 strokesa river in Henan province
11 strokesto proclaim
11 strokesthreshold
11 strokesmetaphor, analogy
12 strokesresidence, lodge, dwelling
12 strokeschariot
12 strokesto bore with an awl
12 strokesrich, plentiful, abundant
12 strokesfull, satiated
12 strokesto drive, to ride
12 strokesmynah
12 strokesbrilliant, shining
13 strokesyam
13 strokesfame, reputation
13 strokesrare treasure
13 strokesto prepare, to arrange
13 strokesold woman, hag
14 strokesto give birth to
14 strokesprison, jail
14 strokestoad
14 strokespassion, desire, lust
15 strokesrelaxed
15 strokeswarm
16 strokesto proclaim
16 strokesthreshold
16 strokesyam
17 strokeschariot
17 strokessnipe, kingfisher
17 strokesto recover, to get well
18 strokesmynah
18 strokesfame, reputation
20 strokesto vend, sell
22 strokessnipe, kingfisher
23 strokesto beg, to implore
26 strokesmelancholy
29 strokesto appeal, to request
32 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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