釉 (yòu): glaze (of porcelain)
釉 (yòu) is a Chinese character meaning “glaze (of porcelain).” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 酉 (wine). It ranks #4416 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- glaze (of porcelain)
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 牙釉质 | yá yòu zhì | tooth enamel |
| 青釉 | qīng yòu | celadon, classic Chinese style of ceramic glaze |
| 唇釉 | chún yòu | (cosmetics) liquid lipstick (typically with a glossier, lacquer-like finish compared to Western liquid lipsticks, tho... |
| 瓷釉 | cí yòu | porcelain glaze |
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Total compounds
0
As first character
75
As last character
25
As middle character
釉 appears in 4 compound words: 0 as the first character, 75 as the last, and 25 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Example Sentences
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 釉 (yòu) mean in Chinese?
釉 (yòu) primarily means "glaze (of porcelain)." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #4416 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 釉 have?
釉 is written with 12 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 釉?
The radical associated with 釉 is 酉 (wine). This radical appears in many characters related to wine.
What are common words containing 釉?
Common words with 釉 include: 牙釉质 (yá yòu zhì, "tooth enamel"); 青釉 (qīng yòu, "celadon, classic Chinese style of ceramic glaze"); 唇釉 (chún yòu, "(cosmetics) liquid lipstick (typically with a glossier, lacquer-like finish compared to Western liquid lipsticks, tho..."); 瓷釉 (cí yòu, "porcelain glaze"). There are over 4 compound words containing this character.
Is 釉 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 釉 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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