COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 雨
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Rain drops falling from a cloud 帀
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How to Write 雨 (yǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) to rain
yǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
yǔ
雨
(literary) to rain
Common words
xià yǔ
下雨
to rain
yǔ yī
雨衣
raincoat
bào yǔ
暴雨
torrential rain; rainstorm
yǔ shuǐ
雨水
rainwater; rainfall; rain
fēng yǔ
风雨
wind and rain; the elements; (fig.) trials and hardships
zhèn yǔ
阵雨
shower (rain)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
雨
雨
雨
雨
雨
雨
雨
雨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 雨
Say “yǔ” 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 雨
Common words and phrases
xià yǔ
to rain
yǔ yī
raincoat
bào yǔ
torrential rain; rainstorm
yǔ shuǐ
rainwater; rainfall; rain
fēng yǔ
wind and rain; the elements; (fig.) trials and hardships
zhèn yǔ
shower (rain)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“雨”。
Zhège zì shì “yǔ”.
This character is “雨”.
我正在学习“雨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “雨”.
请写一遍“雨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yǔ”.
Please write “雨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 雨?
雨 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 雨 (yǔ) mean?
雨 (yǔ) means (literary) to rain.
What is the radical of 雨?
The radical of 雨 is 雨, associated with Not yet classified.