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喻

喻 (yù) · metaphor

12 strokesLeft–right

喻 (yù) means “metaphor”. It is made of 口 + 俞 and has 12 strokes.

Break 喻 into its parts

What 喻 is made of

喻 stroke order

喻 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
喻 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 比喻

老师用一个比喻来解释这个问题。Lǎoshī yòng yī gè bǐyù lái jiěshì zhège wèntí.The teacher used a metaphor to explain the issue.
人们常把时间比喻成金钱。Rénmen cháng bǎ shíjiān bǐyù chéng jīnqián.People often compare time to money.

Words with 喻

Also built with 口

Quick facts

Pinyinyù
Meaningmetaphor
Strokes12
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 喻

What does 喻 mean?

喻 (yù) means “metaphor”.

How many strokes does 喻 have?

喻 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 喻?

喻 is made of 口 (mouth) and 俞 (to consent).

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