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郁

郁 (yù) · melancholy

8 strokesLeft–right

郁 (yù) means “melancholy”. It is made of 有 + 阝 and has 8 strokes.

Break 郁 into its parts

What 郁 is made of

郁 stroke order

郁 stroke order diagram: 8 strokes, numbered in writing order
郁 is written with 8 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 忧郁

她的眼神有点儿忧郁。Tā de yǎnshén yǒudiǎnr yōuyù.There's something melancholy in her eyes.
下雨天总让人感到忧郁。Xiàyǔtiān zǒng ràng rén gǎndào yōuyù.Rainy days always make people feel gloomy.

Words with 郁

Also built with 有

Quick facts

Pinyinyù
Meaningmelancholy
Strokes8
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 郁

What does 郁 mean?

郁 (yù) means “melancholy”.

How many strokes does 郁 have?

郁 has 8 strokes.

What parts make up 郁?

郁 is made of 有 (to have) and 阝 (mound/city side-form).

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