御 Stroke Order — How to Write 御
御 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彳, 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.
御 Radical and Character Components
御 is a phono-semantic compound: 彳 (step) carries the meaning, while 卸 indicates the sound.
Radical: 彳 + 8 more strokes
御 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yù
Meanings of 御 in Chinese
1
yù御
To drive a carriage or chariot; to control a vehicle, especially one drawn by animals.
古代的御者通常身怀绝技，能平稳地御车
Ancient charioteers often possessed exceptional skills, able to drive their chariots smoothly.
In feudal society, it refers to the governance or rule of superiors over their subordinates or the populace.
这位领导者以仁德御众，深受民众爱戴
This leader governed the populace with benevolence and was deeply loved by the people.
A respectful term for things used by or actions performed by an emperor, indicating imperial association or origin, such as 'imperial use' (御用) or 'imperially bestowed' (御赐).
这套精美的茶具是当年皇帝御赐给功臣的珍品。
This exquisite tea set was a treasure imperially bestowed upon a meritorious official by the emperor in those years.
To resist; to defend against; to ward off (e.g., cold, enemy).
寒冷的冬天，大家都会穿上厚衣服来御寒。
In the cold winter, everyone wears thick clothes to ward off the chill.
Common Words and Phrases with 御
1
imperial jade seal
在古代，御宝是皇帝权力的象征，用于批阅奏折和颁布诏书。
In ancient times, the imperial seal was a symbol of the emperor's power, used for approving memorials and issuing edicts.
2
A road exclusively used by the emperor.
漫步在古老的园林中，石板铺成的御道两旁绿树成荫，仿佛还能感受到昔日的庄重。
Strolling through the ancient gardens, the stone-paved imperial path was lined with lush green trees, as if one could still sense the solemnity of yesteryear.
3
keep out the cold
冬天外出时，穿一件厚外套可以有效御寒。
When going out in winter, wearing a thick coat can effectively keep you warm.
4
Emperor's carriages or chariot.
御驾缓缓驶过御花园，引得宫女们纷纷侧目。
The emperor's imperial carriage slowly passed through the imperial garden, drawing glances from the palace maids.
5
The emperor personally leads his army into battle.
在公司面临巨大挑战时，总裁决定御驾亲征，亲自带领团队攻克技术难关。
When the company faced immense challenges, the president decided to personally lead the charge, guiding the team to overcome technical difficulties.
6
imperial guards; palace guards
他从小就梦想着能成为一名英勇的御林军战士，保卫他们所在的宏伟都城。
From a young age, he dreamed of becoming a brave Imperial Guard soldier, protecting their magnificent capital city.
7
Emperor's portrait
在古老的皇家画廊中，一幅保存完好的御容展示了那位仁慈君主的风采。
In the ancient royal gallery, a well-preserved 'yurong' showcased the benevolent monarch's demeanor.
8
An imperial censor, an official in ancient China responsible for supervision and impeachment.
古代的御史负责监察百官，以确保政务清明。
Ancient imperial censors were responsible for supervising officials to ensure that government affairs were fair and transparent.
9
The Censorate (Yushi Tai), an ancient Chinese imperial supervisory and censorial office.
依照史书记载，御史台在维护朝廷法纪方面发挥了重要的作用。
According to historical records, the Censorate played a significant role in upholding the laws and discipline of the imperial court.
10
The term '御手' (yùshǒu) refers to either a driver or groom (especially for pack animals or carriages), or the hand of an emperor.
御手熟练地驾驭着马车，穿梭于市集之中
The charioteer skillfully drove the carriage, weaving through the marketplace.
11
resist foreign aggression
为了保护家园，我们必须团结一致，御侮于外，维护和平与安宁。
To protect our home, we must unite to resist external aggression, maintaining peace and tranquility.
12
An imperial or royal seal, often referring to a monarch's privy seal used for royal authorization.
艺术家们小心翼翼地修复着博物馆中展示的古老御玺
The artists carefully restored the ancient Privy Seal displayed in the museum.
13
imperial physician
在古代，御医的主要职责是照顾皇室成员的健康。
In ancient times, the primary duty of a court physician was to look after the health of the royal family members.
14
Imperial; exclusively for the emperor's use.
这位艺术家曾是皇室的御用画师，他的作品充满了古典美。
This artist was once the imperial painter for the royal family, and his works are full of classical beauty.
15
A writer or scholar employed by a powerful authority (historically, the emperor) to produce propaganda or lavish praise, often abandoning independent thought.
这位历史学家被指责为某财团的御用文人，因为他的所有研究都似乎在为该财团的商业决策提供理论支持。
This historian was accused of being a 'palace scholar' for a certain conglomerate, as all his research appeared to provide theoretical support for the conglomerate's business decisions.
16
A royal garden or imperial garden, often referring to a garden belonging to an emperor or monarch.
每逢春日，御苑内的花朵竞相开放，美不胜收。
Every spring, the flowers in the Imperial Garden bloom competitively, creating a beautiful sight.
More words with 御
- hàn捍yù御To defend; to guard.
- dū都yù御shǐ使Censor-in-chief
- dǐ抵yù御resist, defend against
- fáng防yù御Defense, Protection
- qiān佥dū都yù御shǐ史Assistant Censor-in-Chief, Deputy Censor-in-Chief
- yòu右dū都yù御shǐ史Assistant Censor-in-Chief
- yù御huā花yuán园Imperial Garden, Royal Garden
- yù御chú厨Imperial chef, Royal chef
- yù御cì赐Imperial grant, Bestowed by the emperor
- yù御dí敌Defend against the enemy, Resist the enemy
- yù御zhě者Charioteer, Driver
- yù御chē车charioteering, driving a chariot
- yù御xià下Manage subordinates, Control one's inferiors
- fáng防yù御gōng工shì事fortifications, defenses
- fáng防yù御néng能lì力defensive capability, defense ability
- yù御shàn膳fáng房Imperial Kitchen
- yù御yòng用pǐn品Imperial articles, Royal goods
- dǐ抵yù御zhù住resist, withstand
- yù御huā花yuán园zhōng中In the Imperial Garden, Within the Imperial Garden
- yù御róng戎zhī之shù术Military strategy, Art of warfare management
Idioms with 御
- tiě铁miàn面yù御shǐ史an incorruptible and impartial official
- xì阋qiáng墙yù御wǔ侮Unite against external aggression despite internal strife
- yù御gōu沟hóng红yè叶Fated romantic encounter
- yù御gōu沟liú流yè叶palace maids longing for freedom or marriage
- bù不bì避qiáng强yù御not avoid the powerful
- bù不dàn惮qiáng强yù御not fear the powerful
- bù不wèi畏qiáng强yù御not fear the powerful
- jīn金kǒu口yù御yán言authoritative, unchangeable words
- lóng龙yù御shàng上bīn宾Emperor's majestic ascent to heaven
- cháng长pèi辔yuǎn远yù御skillfully control from a distance
- yù御dí敌yú于guó国mén门zhī之wài外repel enemy outside the national gate
- yù御xià下bì蔽shàng上manipulate subordinates and deceive superiors
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Open the tool →Questions about 御
What does 御 mean in Chinese?
御 (yù) means “To drive a carriage or chariot” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 御?
御 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 御 have?
御 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 御?
御 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 御?
The radical of 御 is 彳, and 御 is a phono-semantic compound.