郁 Stroke Order — How to Write 郁
郁 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.
郁 Radical and Character Components
郁 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (city) carries the meaning, while 有 indicates the sound.
Radical: 阝 + 6 more strokes
郁 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- yù
Meanings of 郁 in Chinese
1
yù郁
Refers to a dense growth of trees or plants, indicating lush, verdant, or exuberant foliage.
这片山林郁郁葱葱，生机盎然。
This mountain forest is lush and verdant, full of vitality.
Gloomy, melancholic, depressed, or dejected, referring to a state of sadness or low spirits.
长时间的阴雨天气让我感到有些抑郁。
The prolonged gloomy and rainy weather makes me feel a bit depressed.
Possessing distinguished literary talent or prominent brilliance.
他的文章字里行间透着郁郁文采，读来令人赞叹。
His articles reveal distinguished literary talent between the lines, making them admirable to read.
Strong or rich fragrance.
这款香水的味道馥郁芬芳，令人陶醉。
This perfume's scent is richly fragrant and intoxicating.
Common Words and Phrases with 郁
1
Luxuriant; lush and green, typically describing plants and trees.
夏日里，山谷中的树木郁郁葱葱，一片翠绿
In summer, the trees in the valley are lush and verdant, a vibrant green.
2
suppressed indignation or pent-up fury
他因遭受不公待遇而心生郁愤，久久无法释怀。
He felt a deep sense of melancholy and indignation due to the unfair treatment he received, and he couldn't let it go for a long time.
3
strong fragrance
花园里，晚香玉的香气郁馥，令人心旷神怡
In the garden, the rich and intense fragrance of tuberose is refreshing and delightful.
4
pent-up; suppressed; accumulated
他把所有的不快都郁积在心里，从不向人倾诉。
He kept all his unhappiness pent up inside, never confiding in anyone.
5
Yujiang River, a major river in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, formed by the confluence of the Youjiang and Zuojiang rivers.
郁江滋养着沿岸的农田，是当地居民的重要水源。
The Yujiang River nourishes the farmlands along its banks and is an important water source for local residents.
6
pent-up (emotions, worries, or grievances); suppressed feelings
他心中郁结已久，终于在朋友的开导下慢慢舒解。
He had been harboring pent-up emotions for a long time, and finally, with the guidance of his friend, he slowly found release.
7
A perennial herbaceous plant, commonly known as a tulip, famous for its showy and brightly colored flowers.
春天的花园里，五颜六色的郁金香竞相开放，美不胜收。
In the spring garden, colorful tulips bloom in competition, creating a beautiful sight.
8
Feeling gloomy, depressed, or frustrated, often due to an unsatisfactory situation.
今天工作不太顺利，我感到很郁闷。
Work didn't go very smoothly today, I feel quite depressed.
9
suppressed anger and indignation; pent-up rage and resentment
他心中充满了郁怒，因为他的项目提案被无故否决了。
His heart was filled with pent-up anger and resentment because his project proposal was rejected without a valid reason.
10
Suppressed resentment or a feeling of being stifled.
她感到胸中积压着一股郁气，急需找个人倾诉。
She felt a surge of pent-up frustration in her chest, desperately needing someone to confide in.
11
Anxious-looking; or lush and flourishing (especially of vegetation).
得知计划有变，他郁然不语
Learning that the plan had changed, he remained silent, looking distressed.
12
Sultry and oppressive heat.
夏季的午后，室内郁热难当，让人感到心烦意乱。
On summer afternoons, the oppressive heat indoors was unbearable, making people feel restless and agitated.
13
depressed; gloomy; melancholy
最近天气阴沉，让他感到有些郁抑。
The recent gloomy weather made him feel a bit depressed.
14
gloomy and depressed; melancholy
他最近总是感到郁悒，对什么都提不起兴趣。
He has been feeling melancholic lately, unable to take interest in anything.
15
Gloomy or depressed; also, lush or luxuriant.
春天来了，花园里百花齐放，郁郁芬芳。
Spring has arrived, and the garden is filled with blossoms, exuding a rich fragrance.
More words with 郁
- yì抑yù郁Depressed; gloomy.
- cōng葱yù郁verdant, lush, luxuriant
- fù馥yù郁strongly fragrant; heavy perfume
- wěng蓊yù郁Lush, Luxuriant
- yì悒yù郁depressed; melancholy
- nóng浓yù郁Rich, Intense
- chóu愁yù郁melancholy; gloomy and depressed.
- sēn森yù郁Dense forest, Lush woods
- yīn阴yù郁gloomy, melancholy
- yì抑yù郁zhèng症depression, depressive disorder
- yù郁yì邑Yuyi, Yu City
- fú怫yù郁depressed, gloomy
- wēn蕰yù郁Rich, Profound
- wěng滃yù郁Misty, Hazy
- yīn堙yù郁suppressed, stifled
- yōu忧yù郁Melancholy, Depression
- yū纡yù郁depressed, melancholy
- xiāng香wèi味nóng浓yù郁Rich aroma, Strong fragrance
- xiāng香qì气fù馥yù郁fragrant, aromatic
- yù郁nǚ女shì士Ms. Yu, Madam Yu
Idioms with 郁
- yù郁yù郁bù不lè乐gloomy and unhappy
- yù郁yù郁cōng葱cōng葱lush and verdant
- yù郁yù郁guǎ寡huān欢melancholy and unhappy
- fēn芬fāng芳fù馥yù郁very fragrant and richly scented
- nóng浓nóng浓yù郁yù郁rich and dense
- yì抑yù郁bù不píng平depressed and aggrieved
- yì抑yù郁guǎ寡huān欢depressed and unhappy
- yù郁yù郁cāng苍cāng苍lush and verdant
- yù郁yù郁chén沉chén沉profoundly dense and somber
- yù郁yù郁qīng青qīng青lush, verdant, and vibrant
- cōng葱cōng葱yù郁yù郁lush and verdant
- shén神yù郁qì气cuì悴depressed spirit, haggard look
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Open the tool →Questions about 郁
What does 郁 mean in Chinese?
郁 (yù) means “Gloomy” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 郁?
郁 is pronounced yù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 郁 have?
郁 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 郁?
郁 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 郁?
The radical of 郁 is 阝, and 郁 is a phono-semantic compound.