禹 (Yǔ): surname Yu
禹 (Yǔ) is a Chinese character meaning “surname yu.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 禸 (track). It ranks #4916 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- surname Yu
Stroke Order
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9
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 禹会区 | yǔ huì qū | Yuhui, a district of Bengbu City 蚌埠市[Beng4 bu4 Shi4], Anhui |
| 禹会 | yǔ huì | see 禹會區|禹会区[Yu3 hui4 Qu1] |
| 大禹 | dà yǔ | Yu the Great (c. 21st century BC) mythical leader who tamed the floods |
| 禹王台区 | yǔ wáng tái qū | Yuwangtai, a district of Kaifeng City 開封市|开封市[Kai1 feng1 Shi4], Henan |
| 禹城市 | yǔ chéng shì | Yucheng, a county-level city in Dezhou City 德州市[De2 zhou1 Shi4], Shandong |
| 禹王台 | yǔ wáng tái | see 禹王台區|禹王台区[Yu3 wang2 tai2 Qu1] |
| 禹城 | yǔ chéng | see 禹城市[Yu3 cheng2 Shi4] |
| 禹州市 | yǔ zhōu shì | Yuzhou, a county-level city in Xuchang City 許昌市|许昌市[Xu3 chang1 Shi4], Henan |
| 禹州 | yǔ zhōu | see 禹州市[Yu3 zhou1 Shi4] |
| 夏禹 | xià yǔ | see 大禹[Da4 Yu3] |
| 王禹偁 | wáng yǔ chēng | Wang Yucheng (954-1001) Song dynasty literary figure |
| 刘禹锡 | liú yǔ xī | Liu Yuxi (772-842), Tang poet |
12
Total compounds
67
As first character
17
As last character
17
As middle character
禹 appears in 12 compound words: 67 as the first character, 17 as the last, and 17 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
Example Sentences
Character Family
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 禹 (Yǔ) mean in Chinese?
禹 (Yǔ) primarily means "surname yu." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #4916 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 禹 have?
禹 is written with 9 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 禹?
The radical associated with 禹 is 禸 (track). This radical appears in many characters related to track.
What are common words containing 禹?
Common words with 禹 include: 禹会区 (yǔ huì qū, "Yuhui, a district of Bengbu City 蚌埠市[Beng4 bu4 Shi4], Anhui"); 禹会 (yǔ huì, "see 禹會區|禹会区[Yu3 hui4 Qu1]"); 大禹 (dà yǔ, "Yu the Great (c. 21st century BC) mythical leader who tamed the floods"); 禹王台区 (yǔ wáng tái qū, "Yuwangtai, a district of Kaifeng City 開封市|开封市[Kai1 feng1 Shi4], Henan"); 禹城市 (yǔ chéng shì, "Yucheng, a county-level city in Dezhou City 德州市[De2 zhou1 Shi4], Shandong"). There are over 12 compound words containing this character.
Is 禹 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 禹 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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