COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 盂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 皿 (dish) suggests the meaning, while 于 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 盂 (yú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
basin
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
盂
basin
Common words
yú
盂
basin
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 盂
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 盂
Common words and phrases
yú
basin
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“盂”。
Zhège zì shì “yú”.
This character is “盂”.
我正在学习“盂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “yú” zì.
I am learning the character “盂”.
请写一遍“盂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “yú”.
Please write “盂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 盂?
盂 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 盂 (yú) mean?
盂 (yú) means basin.
What is the radical of 盂?
The radical of 盂 is 皿, associated with Not yet classified.