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How to Write 余 (yú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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Tone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.

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Common words

qí yú

其余

the rest; the others; remaining; remainder

yè yú

业余

in one's spare time; outside working hours; amateur (historian etc)

duō yú

多余

superfluous; unnecessary; surplus

shèng yú

剩余

remainder; surplus

yú é

余额

balance (of an account, bill etc); surplus; remainder

yú dì

余地

margin; leeway

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 余

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 余 is not available yet. Focus on its 7-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “yú” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 余

Say “yú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 余

Common words and phrases

其余

qí yú

the rest; the others; remaining; remainder

业余

yè yú

in one's spare time; outside working hours; amateur (historian etc)

多余

duō yú

superfluous; unnecessary; surplus

剩余

shèng yú

remainder; surplus

余额

yú é

balance (of an account, bill etc); surplus; remainder

余地

yú dì

margin; leeway

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“余”。

Zhège zì shì “yú”.

This character is “余”.

我正在学习“余”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yú” zì.

I am learning the character “余”.

请写一遍“余”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yú”.

Please write “余” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 余?

余 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 余 (yú) mean?

余 (yú) means extra.

What is the radical of 余?

The radical of 余 is 人, associated with Not yet classified.