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寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
寓 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

寓 Stroke Order — How to Write 寓

Stroke Order

寓 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.

寓 Radical and Character Components

Components:宀禺

寓 is a phono-semantic compound: 宀 (roof) carries the meaning, while 禺 indicates the sound.

Radical: 宀 + 9 more strokes

寓 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yù

Meanings of 寓 in Chinese

1

yù寓

To reside or live, often implying a temporary stay or living in a place other than one's permanent home.
他寓居在这座城市已经十年了。
He has resided in this city for ten years.
A dwelling or living place, often referring to an apartment, flat, or a lodge.
我们住在这栋新公寓里，环境非常舒适。
We live in this new apartment building, and the environment is very comfortable.
To reside or live in; to convey or contain a hidden meaning, often in a story or message.
这本寓言故事书很有趣，也蕴含着深刻的寓意。
This book of fables is very interesting and also contains a profound hidden meaning.

Common Words and Phrases with 寓

1
yù寓chù处
residence; dwelling place
他退休后选择了一个宁静的小镇作为新的寓处。
After retirement, he chose a quiet small town as his new abode.
2
yù寓dǐ邸
an official's dwelling place
他将自己的寓邸捐赠给了当地的艺术基金会，用于展览艺术品。
He donated his residence to the local art foundation for art exhibitions.
3
yù寓gōng公
Bureacrats or rich people in exile; a rich person living away from home (often in comfort, without working).
他年轻时努力创业，晚年得以在海外过上寓公般的生活，每日垂钓赏花，怡然自得
He worked hard to start a business in his youth, and in his old age was able to live an 'yugong'-like life overseas, fishing and enjoying flowers daily, feeling content and at ease.
4
yù寓jū居
To reside temporarily or as a guest in a place.
他选择在海滨小镇寓居了一段时间，享受宁静的时光。
He chose to reside temporarily in the seaside town for a period, enjoying the peaceful time.
5
yù寓mù目
to glance over; to look over briefly
他只是匆匆寓目，并未仔细阅读。
He merely glanced at it, without reading it carefully.
6
yù寓suǒ所
Residence; abode; dwelling place
他将新买的盆栽摆放在自己的寓所里。
He placed the newly bought potted plants in his residence.
7
yù寓yán言
A fable or short story, often with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson.
《伊索寓言》是一部经典的寓言集，通过动物的故事告诉人们深刻的道理。
Aesop's Fables is a classic collection of fables, teaching people profound truths through stories about animals.
8
yù寓yì意
Implied meaning, moral, or message conveyed by something.
这幅画的寓意深刻，引人深思。
The implied meaning of this painting is profound, prompting deep reflection.
9
yù寓zhāi斋
residence
他将自己的寓斋布置得温馨舒适，以供日常起居和读书。
He furnished his residence/study to be warm and comfortable for daily living and reading.

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Questions about 寓

What does 寓 mean in Chinese?

寓 (yù) means “To reside or live” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 寓?

寓 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 寓 have?

寓 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 寓?

寓 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 寓?

The radical of 寓 is 宀, and 寓 is a phono-semantic compound.