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于 Stroke Order — How to Write 于

Stroke Order

于 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 二, 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.

于 Radical and Character Components

Components:二亅

Radical: 二 + 1 more stroke

于 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yú

Meanings of 于 in Chinese

1

yú于

As a preposition, 'yú' can mean: at, in, on, to, from, by, with regard to, compared to, or indicating a passive voice. It often connects a verb with a location, time, object, or cause.
他主要负责于不同业务之间的协调。
He is mainly responsible for coordination among different businesses.
Used as a suffix: 1. After adjectives, often indicating a deficiency or lack of care (e.g., 'negligent in'). 2. After verbs, indicating belonging or pertaining to (e.g., 'belong to').
他常常疏于练习，所以表现不佳。
He often neglects to practice, so his performance is poor.

Common Words and Phrases with 于

1
yú于jīn今
up to the present; nowadays
于今，这项传统工艺仍旧备受珍视。
To this day, this traditional craft is still highly valued.
2
yú于shí时
At that time; then.
雨过天晴，彩虹横跨天空，于时孩子们欢呼雀跃地跑出家门。
After the rain, the sky cleared, and a rainbow arched across the sky; at that moment, the children cheered and ran out of their homes.
3
yú于shì是
Therefore; as a result; whereupon.
天气预报说今天会下雨，于是我带上了雨伞。
The weather forecast said it would rain today, so I brought an umbrella.
4
yú于sāi思
A thick moustache, often used in reduplicated form to emphasize its abundance.
那位老艺术家蓄着于思于思的银色长须，每次登台都显得仙风道骨
That elderly artist sported a thick, bushy silver beard, always appearing ethereal and distinguished when on stage.

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Questions about 于

What does 于 mean in Chinese?

于 (yú) means “As a preposition” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 于?

于 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 于 have?

于 has 3 strokes.

How do you write 于?

于 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 二. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 于?

The radical of 于 is 二.