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March 24, 2026
浴yù(yu4)
The character 浴 (yù) primarily refers to the act of bathing or taking a bath. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as discussing hygiene or relaxation. In everyday conversation, it is often associated with bathing facilities or practices.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#5395DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, taking a bath is often associated with relaxation and self-care, and traditional Chinese baths may incorporate herbs for health benefits. Bathhouses are also popular social spaces.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large pool (水) where people go to wash away their worries (浴). The character 浴 resembles the flowing water of a river, hinting at the refreshing nature of a bath.
Meanings of 浴
yù(yu4)
1bath
2to bathe
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About 浴
浴Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5395Frequency Rank
Podcast: 浴
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Quick Contrast
洗 (xǐ) - pick 浴 (yù) when referring specifically to bathing as a practice, while 洗 (xǐ) is more general and can refer to washing any object.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 浴 in formal contexts, as it may sound overly sophisticated for casual conversations. Common collocations include 浴室 (bathroom) and 洗浴 (to wash/bathe). Mispronouncing it with a different tone can lead to confusion.
HSK Study Tips
Although 浴 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with HSK Level 3 words related to daily activities, like 洗 (to wash) and 水 (water). Students should focus on the context in which bathing occurs in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浴 (yù) with 洗 (xǐ), which means 'to wash'. A common mistake is saying '洗浴' to mean 'to bathe' when it should be '洗'. The correct usage is '洗澡' for 'to take a shower'.
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 谷 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half谷 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 浴?
Decomposition of 浴
IDS Structure⿰氵谷
浴Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
谷gu3
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 浴?
How to say bath in Chinese
“bath” in Chinese is浴yù
The character 浴 (yù) primarily refers to the act of bathing or taking a bath. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as discussing hygiene or relaxation. In everyday conversation, it is often associated with bathing facilities or practices.
When to use 浴
Be mindful of using 浴 in formal contexts, as it may sound overly sophisticated for casual conversations. Common collocations include 浴室 (bathroom) and 洗浴 (to wash/bathe). Mispronouncing it with a different tone can lead to confusion.
浴 or something close to it
洗 (xǐ) - pick 浴 (yù) when referring specifically to bathing as a practice, while 洗 (xǐ) is more general and can refer to washing any object.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 浴 (yù) with 洗 (xǐ), which means 'to wash'. A common mistake is saying '洗浴' to mean 'to bathe' when it should be '洗'. The correct usage is '洗澡' for 'to take a shower'.
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浴
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Grammar Patterns of 浴
浴 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
附近有一片白色沙滩，是沐日光____的绝佳场所。
Nearby there is a stretch of white sand beach perfect for sunbathing.
