COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 鱼 is built
Traditional etymology note: A fish swimming upwards
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How to Write 鱼 (yú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
fish
yúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yú
鱼
fish
Common words
diào yú
钓鱼
to fish (with line and hook); to angle; (fig.) to entrap; (Tw) to repeatedly nod one's head while dozing
shā yú
鲨鱼
shark
è yú
鳄鱼
alligator; crocodile (CL:條|条[tiao2])
lǐ yú
鲤鱼
carp
yú
鱼
fish
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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鱼
鱼
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鱼
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 鱼
Say “yú” 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 鱼
Common words and phrases
diào yú
to fish (with line and hook); to angle; (fig.) to entrap; (Tw) to repeatedly nod one's head while dozing
shā yú
shark
è yú
alligator; crocodile (CL:條|条[tiao2])
lǐ yú
carp
yú
fish
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“鱼”。
Zhège zì shì “yú”.
This character is “鱼”.
我正在学习“鱼”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yú” zì.
I am learning the character “鱼”.
请写一遍“鱼”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yú”.
Please write “鱼” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 鱼?
鱼 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 鱼 (yú) mean?
鱼 (yú) means fish.
What is the radical of 鱼?
The radical of 鱼 is 鱼, associated with Not yet classified.