羽 Stroke Order — How to Write 羽
羽 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 羽, 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.
羽 Radical and Character Components
Components:习
羽 is a pictograph. Two feathers or wings.
Radical: 羽 + 0 more strokes
羽 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yǔ
Meanings of 羽 in Chinese
1
yǔ羽
Bird's feather, down, or something made of feathers.
鸟儿的羽毛很漂亮。
The bird's feathers are very beautiful.
Wings of fish or insects; in Taoist legends, refers to a flying immortal or a Taoist priest.
这对年轻的艺术家在老师的羽翼下快速成长。
This young artist grew rapidly under the teacher's mentorship.
Feathers on an arrow, by extension referring to the arrow itself, as in 'feathered arrow'.
他张弓搭羽箭，瞄准了远处的靶心。
He drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and aimed at the distant bullseye.
One of the five ancient Chinese musical notes, corresponding to '6' in modern solfège.
宫、商、角、徵、羽是古代的五声音阶。
Gong, shang, jue, zhi, and yu are the five-note scale of ancient times.
Common Words and Phrases with 羽
1
A smooth, satin-like cotton fabric, also known as camlet, often used as lining for coats and jackets.
这条晚礼服由高质量的羽缎制成，穿着非常舒适且显高贵。
This evening gown is made of high-quality feather satin, making it very comfortable to wear and elegant.
2
a tuft of feathers on the head of a bird
这只鹦鹉的羽冠色彩鲜艳，非常漂亮。
The crest of this parrot is brightly colored and very beautiful.
3
to ascend to heaven and become immortal (a Taoist euphemism for death); for an insect, to emerge from its pupa (eclosion).
经过漫长的等待，幼虫终于破茧而出，羽化成美丽的蝴蝶。
After a long wait, the larva finally broke out of its cocoon, eclosing into a beautiful butterfly.
4
Taoist priest
山间古寺里，一位羽客正在研读道家经典，探寻长生之道。
In an ancient temple in the mountains, a Taoist priest was studying Taoist classics, seeking the path to longevity.
5
pinnately divided or lobed, resembling a feather
这种蕨类的叶片是羽裂的，看起来非常精致。
The fronds of this fern are pinnately lobed, looking very delicate.
6
Imperial guards
在古代，羽林军是负责守卫皇城和宫殿的精锐部队。
In ancient times, the Yulin Guards were an elite unit responsible for protecting the imperial city and palaces.
7
Feathers are the soft, light coverings that grow on a bird's body, providing insulation and enabling flight.
这只小鸟的羽毛非常柔软，摸起来很舒服。
This little bird's feathers are very soft and comfortable to touch.
8
A type of fabric, often referred to as camlet.
这款面料摸起来像羽毛缎一样轻盈顺滑，非常适合制作夏装。
This fabric feels as light and smooth as feather satin to the touch, making it ideal for summer clothing.
9
Fully developed, mature, and strong; full-fledged.
经过多年的努力，这家初创公司终于羽毛丰满了，准备拓展海外市场。
After years of effort, this startup company has finally become fully developed and is ready to expand into overseas markets.
10
Badminton is a racket sport played using a shuttlecock over a net.
我喜欢在周末和朋友一起打羽毛球。
I like to play badminton with friends on weekends.
11
The splendor of feathered flags, symbolizing the majestic ceremonial procession of a monarch.
在盛大的庆典上，羽旄之美与悠扬的乐声交织，构成了一幅动人的画卷。
At the grand celebration, the magnificent spectacle of feathered banners fluttering intertwined with melodious music, forming a moving picture.
12
down feathers
这件羽绒服很轻便，在冬天穿起来非常保暖。
This down jacket is very lightweight and provides excellent warmth in winter.
13
Camlet; a very thin fabric woven from a blend of cotton, wool, or silk.
她的夏季连衣裙是用轻盈的羽纱制成的，非常透气舒适。
Her summer dress is made of light gauze, very breathable and comfortable.
14
A fan made of feathers.
博物馆里陈列着一把精美的羽扇，上面绣有栩栩如生的仙鹤图案。
An exquisite feather fan is displayed in the museum, embroidered with lifelike crane patterns.
15
A type of biting louse (such as poultry louse or shaft louse) that infests and harms birds, especially poultry.
农民发现鸡群中有羽虱时，会立即采取措施进行防治，以保护家禽的健康。
When farmers discover feather lice in their chicken flocks, they immediately take measures to control them, so as to protect the health of their poultry.
16
Taoist priest
那位羽士在山间修行，研习道家经典
That Taoist priest practiced in the mountains, studying Taoist classics.
More words with 羽
- xiàng项yǔ羽Xiang Yu
- wéi尾yǔ羽tail feather, rectrix
- yǔ羽róng绒fú服down jacket, puffer jacket
- yǔ羽wěi尾Feathered tail, Plume
- lù陆yǔ羽Lu Yu, A famous Chinese tea master
- yú羽bǎo葆feathered canopy, plume umbrella
- yǔ羽jiàn箭fletched arrow, feathered arrow
- yǔ羽yì翳feathered eye, feather overgrowth
- yǔ羽yīng英Yu Ying, Feather Bloom
- dí狄yǔ羽Di Yu, Ti Yü
- hé翮yǔ羽feathers, plumage
- róu柔yǔ羽soft feather, downy feather
- yín饮yǔ羽penetrate to the feather, bury the feather
- yǔ羽dào纛feathered banner, feathered flag
- yǔ羽hàn翰Feathers, Wings
- hóng红yǔ羽Red feather
- xī翕yǔ羽fold wings, close wings
- yǔ羽lín林jūn军Yulin Army, Imperial Guard
- yǔ羽máo毛bàng棒feather wand, feather stick
- yǔ羽yì翼xià下under the wing, under protection
Idioms with 羽
- yǔ羽máo毛wèi未fēng丰young and inexperienced
- yǔ羽shàn扇guān纶jīn巾composed and at ease
- yǔ羽yì翼yǐ已chéng成fully fledged and powerful
- jī积yǔ羽chén沉zhōu舟Accumulated small faults lead to ruin
- guān纶jīn巾yǔ羽shàn扇composed and elegant with strategic confidence
- máo毛yǔ羽wèi未fēng丰not yet strong or mature enough
- wēi威fèng凤yī一yǔ羽a glimpse of excellence
- yǔ羽huà化dēng登xiān仙ascend to immortality
- yǔ羽yì翼fēng丰mǎn满fully fledged and strong
- yǔ羽yì翼jì既chéng成power or influence fully established
- ài爱xī惜yǔ羽máo毛cherish one's reputation
- cuì翠yǔ羽míng明zhū珠luxurious ornaments of wealthy women
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Open the tool →Questions about 羽
What does 羽 mean in Chinese?
羽 (yǔ) means “Bird's feather” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 羽?
羽 is pronounced yǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 羽 have?
羽 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 羽?
羽 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 羽. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 羽?
The radical of 羽 is 羽, and 羽 is a pictograph.