COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 郁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (city) suggests the meaning, while 有 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 郁 (yù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) (of vegetation) lush; luxuriant
yùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yù
郁
(bound form) (of vegetation) lush; luxuriant
Common words
nóng yù
浓郁
rich; strong; heavy (fragrance); dense
yì yù
抑郁
depressed; despondent; gloomy
yōu yù
忧郁
sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected
yù mèn
郁闷
gloomy; depressed
yì yù zhèng
抑郁症
clinical depression
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 郁
Say “yù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 郁
Common words and phrases
nóng yù
rich; strong; heavy (fragrance); dense
yì yù
depressed; despondent; gloomy
yōu yù
sullen; depressed; melancholy; dejected
yù mèn
gloomy; depressed
yì yù zhèng
clinical depression
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“郁”。
Zhège zì shì “yù”.
This character is “郁”.
我正在学习“郁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yù” zì.
I am learning the character “郁”.
请写一遍“郁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yù”.
Please write “郁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 郁?
郁 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 郁 (yù) mean?
郁 (yù) means (bound form) (of vegetation) lush; luxuriant.
What is the radical of 郁?
The radical of 郁 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.