COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 欲 is built
Traditional etymology note: 欠 (lack) suggests the meaning, while 谷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 欲 (yù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
desire
yùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yù
欲
desire
Common words
shí yù
食欲
appetite
yù wàng
欲望
desire; longing; appetite; craving
suí xīn suǒ yù
随心所欲
to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases (idiom)
yáo yáo yù zhuì
摇摇欲坠
tottering; on the verge of collapse
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 欲
Say “yù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 欲
Common words and phrases
shí yù
appetite
yù wàng
desire; longing; appetite; craving
suí xīn suǒ yù
to follow one's heart's desires; to do as one pleases (idiom)
yáo yáo yù zhuì
tottering; on the verge of collapse
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“欲”。
Zhège zì shì “yù”.
This character is “欲”.
我正在学习“欲”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yù” zì.
I am learning the character “欲”.
请写一遍“欲”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yù”.
Please write “欲” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 欲?
欲 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 欲 (yù) mean?
欲 (yù) means desire.
What is the radical of 欲?
The radical of 欲 is 欠, associated with Not yet classified.