COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 玉 is built
Traditional etymology note: A necklace 丨 adorned with three pieces of jade
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How to Write 玉 (yù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
jade
yùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yù
玉
jade
Common words
yù mǐ
玉米
corn; maize
yù
玉
jade
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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玉
玉
玉
玉
玉
玉
LEARNING TIP
Remember 玉
Say “yù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 玉
Common words and phrases
yù mǐ
corn; maize
yù
jade
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 玉?
玉 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 玉 (yù) mean?
玉 (yù) means jade.
What is the radical of 玉?
The radical of 玉 is 玉, associated with Not yet classified.