欲
欲 (yù) · desire
11 strokesLeft–right
欲 (yù) means “desire”. It is made of 谷 + 欠 and has 11 strokes.
Break 欲 into its parts
What 欲 is made of
- 谷 gǔ — valley
- 八 bā — eight
- 人 rén — person
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 冂 — frame
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 欠 qiàn — to lack
- ⺈ — top shape
- 人 rén — person
欲 stroke order
Example sentences with 欲望
孩子有很强的求知欲望。Háizi yǒu hěn qiáng de qiúzhī yùwàng.Children have a strong desire to learn.
他控制不住购物的欲望。Tā kòngzhì bù zhù gòuwù de yùwàng.He can't control his urge to shop.
Words with 欲
Also built with 谷
Quick facts
| Pinyin | yù |
|---|---|
| Meaning | desire |
| Strokes | 11 |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 欲
What does 欲 mean?
欲 (yù) means “desire”.
How many strokes does 欲 have?
欲 has 11 strokes.
What parts make up 欲?
欲 is made of 谷 (valley) and 欠 (to lack).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.