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虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
虞 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

虞 Stroke Order — How to Write 虞

Stroke Order

虞 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 虍, 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.

虞 Radical and Character Components

Components:虍吴

虞 is a phono-semantic compound: 虍 (tiger) carries the meaning, while 吴 indicates the sound.

Radical: 虍 + 7 more strokes

虞 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • yú

Meanings of 虞 in Chinese

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yú虞

To foresee or expect (often used in negative contexts, e.g., 'bù yú' meaning 'unexpected' or 'unforeseen').
人生旅途中，我们总会遇到一些不虞的困难。
In the journey of life, we always encounter some unforeseen difficulties.
Concern, worry, or fear, often used in negative constructions like 'no fear of' or 'no worry about'.
他生活富足，毫无生计之虞
He lives in abundance, with no worries about livelihood.
to deceive; to scheme against
他们之间的合作充满了尔虞我诈。
Their cooperation was full of mutual deception.
An ancient Chinese state named Yu, located in present-day Shanxi province during the Zhou Dynasty.
古籍中常有提及虞国与虢国的往来
Ancient texts often mention the interactions between the states of Yu and Guo.
Similar to '娱', meaning joy, delight, or peace.
愿你此生无虞，喜乐安康。
May your life be free from worry, filled with joy and good health.
An ancient official responsible for managing mountains and marshes.
古代的虞人负责管理山林和湖泽。
Ancient Yuren were responsible for managing mountains, forests, and lakes.
A legendary ancient Chinese dynasty said to have been founded by Emperor Shun.
史料记载虞朝是一个传说中的朝代。
Historical records mention the Yu Dynasty as a legendary dynasty.

Common Words and Phrases with 虞

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yú虞měi美rén人
Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas), an annual plant with red flowers, commonly found in European grain fields.
春风吹拂，田野里开满了娇艳的虞美人。
The spring breeze blew, and the fields were covered with delicate corn poppies.

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Idioms with 虞

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Questions about 虞

What does 虞 mean in Chinese?

虞 (yú) means “Concern” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 虞?

虞 is pronounced yú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 虞 have?

虞 has 13 strokes.

How do you write 虞?

虞 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 虍. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 虞?

The radical of 虞 is 虍, and 虞 is a phono-semantic compound.