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娱 Stroke Order — How to Write 娱

Stroke Order

娱 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 女, 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.

娱 Radical and Character Components

Components:女吴

娱 is a phono-semantic compound: 女 (woman) carries the meaning, while 吴 indicates the sound.

Radical: 女 + 7 more strokes

娱 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yú

Meanings of 娱 in Chinese

1

yú娱

To entertain, amuse, or bring joy, especially to parents or elders.
每逢假期,他都会回到家乡娱亲,让父母开心
Every holiday, he returns to his hometown to make his parents happy.

Common Words and Phrases with 娱

1
yú娱lè乐
Entertainment, amusement, or fun; activities that provide joy and pleasure.
周末我们喜欢看电影作为娱乐活动。
On weekends, we enjoy watching movies as a form of entertainment.
2
yú娱lè乐chǎng场
a public place of entertainment, such as a casino or an amusement park area with exhibits and entertainment facilities.
那个新建的娱乐场成为了城市里最受欢迎的家庭出游目的地。
The newly built amusement park has become the most popular family outing destination in the city.
3
yú娱qiǎn遣
Amusement or recreation
周末大家喜欢通过各种方式来娱遣身心,比如阅读、听音乐或户外活动。
On weekends, people enjoy various ways to entertain and relax themselves, such as reading, listening to music, or outdoor activities.
4
yú娱xīn心
to delight the heart; to amuse oneself
在繁忙的工作之余,阅读一本好书是最好的娱心方式。
After busy work, reading a good book is the best way to cheer oneself up.
5
yú娱yuè悦
to enliven; to make happy or joyful
小丑的表演总是能娱悦孩子们,让他们笑声不断
The clown's performance always entertains and delights the children, making them laugh continuously.

More words with 娱

  • zì自yú娱to entertain oneself, to amuse oneself
  • yú娱qīn亲entertain one's parents, amuse one's parents
  • yú娱lè乐cháng场suǒ所entertainment venue, amusement place
  • yú娱lè乐huó活dòng动Entertainment, Recreation
  • xiū休xián闲yú娱lè乐recreation, leisure activities
  • yú娱lè乐jié节mù目entertainment show, entertainment program
  • yú娱lè乐shè设bèi备amusement equipment, entertainment equipment
  • zì自yú娱zì自lè乐entertain oneself, amuse oneself
  • yú娱lè乐quān圈zhōng中in the entertainment industry, in showbiz
  • shù数zì字yú娱lè乐Digital entertainment
  • yú娱lè乐xí习guàn惯entertainment habits, leisure habits
  • yú娱lè乐xīn新wén闻entertainment news, showbiz news
  • shēng声sè色zhī之yú娱Sensual pleasures, Pleasures of sound and sight

Idioms with 娱

  • yú娱xīn心yuè悦ěr耳pleasing to the heart and ear
  • liáo聊yǐ以zì自yú娱to amuse oneself for a while
  • shì适xīn心yú娱mù目pleasing to the mind and eye
  • yú娱qī妻nòng弄zǐ子Enjoy family life with wife and children
  • dòng动xīn心yú娱mù目emotionally captivating and visually delightful
  • xì戏cǎi彩yú娱qīn亲amuse parents with playful filial piety
  • xiāo逍yáo遥zì自yú娱enjoy oneself at ease and without restraint
  • yí怡rán然zì自yú娱contentedly amuse oneself
  • yuè悦mù目yú娱xīn心Pleasing to the eye and heart
  • yuè悦xīn心yú娱mù目delight the heart and please the eyes
  • yú娱xīn心yuè悦mù目delight the heart and please the eyes
  • cǎi彩yī衣yú娱qīn亲amuse parents with youthful antics

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Questions about 娱

What does 娱 mean in Chinese?

娱 (yú) means “To entertain” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 娱?

娱 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 娱 have?

娱 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 娱?

娱 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 女. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 娱?

The radical of 娱 is 女, and 娱 is a phono-semantic compound.

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