於 Stroke Order — How to Write 於
於 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 方, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
於 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 於:方
Radical: 方 + 4 more strokes
於 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yú
- wū
Meanings of 於 in Chinese
1
yú於
Preposition, meaning 'in', 'at', 'on', or 'from' (originating from). Often used in more formal or literary contexts, similar to '在' or '從' in modern Chinese.
這幅畫的靈感源於生活。
The inspiration for this painting comes from life.
Indicating the object or scope of an action, similar to 'in', 'on', 'at', or 'with regard to'. Often used to express an attitude towards something.
他是一个乐於助人的人。
He is a person who is happy to help others.
To; from; at. Used to indicate origin, location, or the object of an action.
這個想法出於他對大自然的熱愛。
This idea stems from his love for nature.
Preposition, indicating 'in' or 'at' a state or situation.
他陷於困境，需要幫助。
He is trapped in a difficult situation and needs help.
Than; indicating a comparison, similar to 'more ... than'.
健康重於一切。
Health is more important than anything else.
Used to indicate the agent or source in a passive construction, meaning 'by' or 'from'.
这部电影改编於一本畅销小说。
This movie was adapted from a best-selling novel.
To; on; for (indicating the object, recipient, or source of an action).
我們都受益於老師的悉心教導。
We all benefited from the teacher's meticulous guidance.
A grammatical particle, primarily found in classical Chinese, that signifies tone or serves as a structural connector without carrying substantial independent meaning. In modern usage, it often functions as a preposition equivalent to "in," "at," or "to."
他總是勇於承擔責任。
He is always brave enough to take on responsibilities.
A conjunction indicating a parallel or comparative relationship, often translated as 'to' or 'for' in the context of 'A is to B as C is to D'.
水之於魚，猶空氣之於人類。
Water to fish is like air to humans.
2
wū於
An archaic variant of '烏' (wū), meaning 'crow' or 'bird'.
那隻黑色的於，在枝頭歌唱。
That black bird is singing on the branch.
An interjection of praise or admiration, often found in classical texts, expressing 'oh, how magnificent' or 'oh, how solemn'.
於穆的景色，令人心曠神怡。
Oh, how magnificent the scenery, it truly refreshes one's mind and spirit.
Common Words and Phrases with 於
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an ancient term used by people in the State of Chu for 'tiger'
在古老的楚国传说中，凶猛的於菟是山林之王。
In ancient Chu legends, the fierce utu (tiger) was the king of the forests.
More words with 於
- chū出yú於out of, due to
- yòng用yú於used for, for
- yuán源yú於originated from, derived from
- yú於mù穆Oh, solemn!, How majestic!
- wū於hū戏Alas!, Oh!
- wū於hū乎Alas, Oh
- lè乐yú於zhù助rén人helpful, willing to help
- wū於xiān先shēng生Mr. Yu
- wū於hū乎wū於xì戏Alas!, Oh!
Idioms with 於
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Open the tool →Questions about 於
What does 於 mean in Chinese?
於 (yú) means “Preposition” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 於?
於 has 2 pronunciations: yú, wū.
How many strokes does 於 have?
於 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 於?
於 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 方. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 於?
The radical of 於 is 方.