COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 寓 is built
Traditional etymology note: 宀 (roof) suggests the meaning, while 禺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 寓 (yù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to reside
yùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yù
寓
to reside
Common words
gōng yù
公寓
apartment building; block of flats (may be a public housing block or a condominium etc) (CL:套[tao4])
yù yán
寓言
fable
yù yì
寓意
moral (of a story); lesson to be learned; implication; message
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
寓
寓
寓
寓
寓
寓
寓
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 寓
Say “yù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 寓
Common words and phrases
gōng yù
apartment building; block of flats (may be a public housing block or a condominium etc) (CL:套[tao4])
yù yán
fable
yù yì
moral (of a story); lesson to be learned; implication; message
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“寓”。
Zhège zì shì “yù”.
This character is “寓”.
我正在学习“寓”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yù” zì.
I am learning the character “寓”.
请写一遍“寓”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yù”.
Please write “寓” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 寓?
寓 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 寓 (yù) mean?
寓 (yù) means to reside.
What is the radical of 寓?
The radical of 寓 is 宀, associated with Not yet classified.