COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 语 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (words) suggests the meaning, while 吾 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 语 (yǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dialect
yǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
yǔ
语
dialect
Common words
hàn yǔ
汉语
Chinese language
wài yǔ
外语
foreign language
yǔ yán
语言
language
cí yǔ
词语
word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases); term (e.g. technical term); expression
kǒu yǔ
口语
colloquial speech; spoken language; vernacular language; slander
yǔ fǎ
语法
grammar
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
语
语
语
语
语
语
语
语
LEARNING TIP
Remember 语
Say “yǔ” 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 语
Common words and phrases
hàn yǔ
Chinese language
wài yǔ
foreign language
yǔ yán
language
cí yǔ
word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases); term (e.g. technical term); expression
kǒu yǔ
colloquial speech; spoken language; vernacular language; slander
yǔ fǎ
grammar
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“语”。
Zhège zì shì “yǔ”.
This character is “语”.
我正在学习“语”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “语”.
请写一遍“语”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǔ”.
Please write “语” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 语?
语 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 语 (yǔ) mean?
语 (yǔ) means dialect.
What is the radical of 语?
The radical of 语 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.