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庾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
granary; storehousezg, 11 strokes, radical 广, Very Hard
surname Yuunknown, 11 strokes, radical 广, Very Hard
name of a mountainunknown, 11 strokes, radical 广, Very Hard
(Yu3) T3
  1. 1granary; storehouse
  2. 2name of a mountain
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March 24, 2026
(Yu3)

The character 庾 (yǔ) refers to a granary or storehouse, places where grain and food are stored. It can also be a surname, Yu, and is associated with a mountain name, connecting it to both geographical and familial contexts.

Strokes11Radical广Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese society, granaries were vital for food security and stability, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The character also alludes to familial lineage through its use as a surname.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large granary (the meaning of 庾) where you store your grain. The roof (亠) symbolizes shelter, while the box-like structure (户) represents the storehouse. Think of a 'yu' (yǔ) to remember that it’s a place where you keep your food safe.

Meanings of 庾

(Yu3)
1granary; storehouse
2name of a mountain
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About 庾

Simplified
11Strokes
广Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 庾

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a large granary (the meaning of 庾) where you store your grain. The roof (亠) symbolizes shelter, while the box-like structure (户) represents the storehouse. Think of a 'yu' (yǔ) to remember that it’s a place where you keep your food safe.

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon in daily conversation, often appearing in literary or historical contexts. Be mindful of the tone; it’s pronounced with a rising tone (yǔ), which can change the meaning if mispronounced. It frequently collocates with words related to storage and agriculture.

HSK Study Tips

Although 庾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its components can help learners with similar characters involving storage or buildings. Focus on recognizing the structure and pronunciation to connect it with other related words.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese society, granaries were vital for food security and stability, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The character also alludes to familial lineage through its use as a surname.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the pronunciation with similar-sounding characters, such as 与 (yǔ, meaning 'and'). This can lead to misunderstandings. Correct usage requires clear differentiation of tones.

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Pronunciation of 庾

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Etymology of 庾

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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building

Semantic (meaning)广
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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 庾?

Decomposition of 庾

IDS Structure⿸广臾
Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
Yu2
inner
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Write 庾

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Cultural Notes for 庾

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese society, granaries were vital for food security and stability, reflecting the importance of agriculture in Chinese culture. The character also alludes to familial lineage through its use as a surname.

Word Family of 庾

Words Containing This Character2
surname Yu
大庾岭Dayu mountain range between southwest Jiangxi and Guangdong大庾嶺
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Compound Meaning

What does 庾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 庾

It primarily means granary or storehouse, though it can also refer to a surname.