玉 Stroke Order — How to Write 玉
玉 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 玉, 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.
玉 Radical and Character Components
玉 is an ideographic compound. A necklace 丨 adorned with three pieces of jade.
Radical: 玉 + 0 more strokes
玉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yù
Meanings of 玉 in Chinese
1
yù玉
A precious, hard, and often translucent stone (jade) used for carving, symbolizing purity, value, or virtue. It appears in idioms like '金玉良言' (invaluable advice) or '玉不琢，不成器' (one cannot become useful without education).
长辈的金玉良言让我受益匪浅。
The elders' invaluable advice has greatly benefited me.
To describe something as beautiful, exquisite, noble, or precious; also used as an honorific prefix to respectfully refer to someone's possessions or appearance.
她亭亭玉立的身姿，吸引了众人的目光。
Her gracefully tall and slender figure attracted everyone's attention.
Common Words and Phrases with 玉
1
a type of strong, white and thick Xuan paper
这位书法家选用上好的玉版宣，挥毫泼墨，创作了一幅气势磅礴的作品。
The calligrapher chose top-quality Yuban Xuan paper to wield his brush and ink, creating a magnificent work.
2
Jade and silk, historically used as state gifts or for rituals; broadly, property or wealth.
古人常以玉帛作为贵重礼物，传达友好与尊重。
Ancient people often used jade and silk as valuable gifts to convey friendship and respect.
3
kindly help secure the success of something
恳请您能从中玉成，使我们的合作项目得以顺利推进。
I earnestly request your kind assistance in facilitating this, so that our collaborative project can proceed smoothly.
4
A jade belt, especially one worn by ancient officials as an ornament.
博物馆里展出了一件精美的玉带，雕刻着栩栩如生的龙凤图案。
The museum exhibited an exquisite jade belt, carved with lifelike dragon and phoenix patterns.
5
Jade carving, a traditional Chinese handicraft.
这家商店收藏了许多精美的玉雕，每一件都展现了高超的工艺。
This shop has collected many exquisite jade carvings, each demonstrating superb craftsmanship.
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Yudou (玉斗) refers to either a jade drinking vessel or the Big Dipper constellation.
她拿起桌上的玉斗，轻轻斟满了美酒。
She picked up the jade dipper from the table and gently filled it with fine wine.
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Yuhú (玉壶) refers to either a kettle made of jade or, in a historical context, a chronometer (specifically, a palace water clock).
窗外夜色渐深，玉壶滴漏声声，伴我静坐窗前，品味诗书。
As the night deepened outside the window, the dripping sounds of the jade clepsydra accompanied me as I sat quietly, savoring poetry and books.
8
The Jade Emperor (Yùhuáng) is the supreme deity in Taoism, the ruler of heaven and earth.
许多中国民间故事都提到了玉皇大帝的智慧与仁慈。
Many Chinese folk tales mention the Jade Emperor's wisdom and benevolence.
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as pure as jade
这幅画作描绘了雪山玉洁的景象，令人心旷神怡。
This painting depicts a scene of snowy mountains, pure and clean like jade, which is truly refreshing.
11
Immaculate and noble, like jade and ice.
她不仅容貌美丽，内心更是玉洁冰清，深受大家喜爱
Not only is she beautiful in appearance, but her inner character is also as pure as jade and as clear as ice, making her deeply loved by everyone.
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A Chinese magnolia tree known for its large, fragrant white flowers that bloom before its leaves appear, often grown for ornamental purposes.
玉兰花在春天盛开，洁白如玉，香气袭人
Yulan magnolia flowers bloom in spring, pure white like jade, and their fragrance is captivating.
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Dried slices of tender bamboo shoots.
这道菜里的玉兰片口感脆嫩，味道鲜美。
The dried bamboo shoots in this dish are crisp and tender, with a delicious flavor.
14
Standing tall and graceful, often describing a woman's elegant posture or beautiful appearance.
她身姿曼妙，玉立于舞台中央，如仙子般动人。
Her figure was lithe and graceful, standing elegantly at the center of the stage, as captivating as a fairy.
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Corn (or maize) is a major cereal crop originally from the Americas, now widely cultivated globally for its edible kernels.
农民伯伯在地里种玉米。
Farmers plant corn in the fields.
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More words with 玉
- cuì翠yù玉jade, jadeite
- lán蓝yù玉Lan Yu
- hàn汉bái白yù玉Chinese white marble, pure white marble
- lán蓝tián田yù玉Lantian Jade
- pèi佩yù玉Wear jade, jade pendant
- lán兰yù玉Lan Yu, Orchid Jade
- bào爆yù玉mǐ米huā花popcorn
- guā瓜zǐ子yù玉Melon seed jade
- yù玉pèi佩jade pendant
- yù玉shí石jade, precious stone
- yù玉bì璧jade bi disc, bi disc
- yù玉qì器Jade ware, Jade article
- yù玉zān簪Hosta, jade hairpin
- měi美yù玉beautiful jade, fine jade
- pú璞yù玉unpolished jade, raw jade
- yù玉chuàn钏jade bracelet, jade bangle
- yù玉shù树Yushu, Jade tree
- yù玉xǐ玺Imperial Seal, Jade Seal
- bái白yù玉white jade, nephrite
- gǔ古yù玉ancient jade, antique jade
Idioms with 玉
- yù玉jié洁sōng松zhēn贞pure and noble character
- yù玉shí石bù不fēn分fail to distinguish good from bad
- yù玉shí石jù俱fén焚perish together, good and bad alike
- yù玉suì碎zhū珠chén沉tragic death of a beautiful woman
- yù玉yè叶jīn金zhī枝royal or noble descendants
- yù玉yè液jīn金jiāng浆exquisite wine or precious liquor
- yù玉yè液qióng琼jiāng浆exquisite wine or delicious nectar
- bái白yù玉wēi微xiá瑕a minor flaw in something excellent
- bái白yù玉wú无xiá瑕Perfect and flawless
- bīng冰jī肌yù玉gǔ骨ethereal beauty and delicate complexion
- bīng冰qīng清yù玉jié洁pure and noble character
- bīng冰qīng清yù玉rùn润pure and noble character
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Open the tool →Questions about 玉
What does 玉 mean in Chinese?
玉 (yù) means “A precious” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 玉?
玉 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 玉 have?
玉 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 玉?
玉 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 玉. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 玉?
The radical of 玉 is 玉, and 玉 is an ideographic compound.
