COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 狱 is built
Traditional etymology note: A guard dog 犭 talking 讠 to a prisoner 犬
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How to Write 狱 (yù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
prison
yùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yù
狱
prison
Common words
dì yù
地狱
hell; infernal; underworld; (Buddhism) Naraka
jiān yù
监狱
prison
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
狱
狱
狱
狱
狱
狱
狱
狱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 狱
Say “yù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 狱
Common words and phrases
dì yù
hell; infernal; underworld; (Buddhism) Naraka
jiān yù
prison
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“狱”。
Zhège zì shì “yù”.
This character is “狱”.
我正在学习“狱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yù” zì.
I am learning the character “狱”.
请写一遍“狱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yù”.
Please write “狱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 狱?
狱 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 狱 (yù) mean?
狱 (yù) means prison.
What is the radical of 狱?
The radical of 狱 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.