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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
谕yùto proclaim; to instruct; edictng, 11 strokes, radical 讠, rank #10540, Very Hard
谕yùorder (from above)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 讠, rank #10540, Very Hard
yù(yu4)yu T4
  1. 1to proclaim; to instruct; edict
  2. 2order (from above)
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March 24, 2026

谕(諭)yù(yu4)

The character 谕 (yù) refers to the act of proclaiming or instructing, often in an authoritative manner. It is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or governmental language, in reference to official orders or edicts issued by those in power.

Strokes11Radical讠Frequency#10540DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese history, imperial edicts (谕) were crucial for governance, signifying the emperor's will and decisions, often affecting the lives of countless citizens. Understanding this character can give insight into the hierarchical nature of traditional Chinese society.

Memory tip

Imagine a wise emperor giving a grand proclamation to his subjects. The top part of 谕 resembles a crown, symbolizing authority, while the bottom part suggests a mouth, indicating speech. Together, they remind you that this character is about important spoken orders from above.

Meanings of 谕

yù(yu4)
1to proclaim; to instruct; edict
2order (from above)
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About 谕

谕Simplified
諭Traditional
11Strokes
讠Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone used when employing 谕, as it may come across as overly formal or authoritative in casual conversations. It's often paired with words like '命令' (mìnglìng - command) or '通知' (tōngzhī - notification).

HSK Study Tips

While 谕 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is important for learners at higher levels to recognize as it appears in more advanced texts related to law and governance. Focus on understanding its formal usage alongside related characters like '命' (mìng - command).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 谕 with more common characters like 命 (mìng), which also means 'order' but is used in a broader, less formal sense. For example, saying '我谕你' (wǒ yù nǐ - I order you) instead of '我命令你' (wǒ mìnglìng nǐ) is incorrect and overly formal.

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Etymology of 谕

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 俞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 諭.

Memory hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)讠
+
Phonetic (sound)俞
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Origin

谕 = 讠 + 俞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 谕

IDS Structure⿰讠俞
谕Full character
=
讠yan2
left
俞shu4
right
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Parts

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How to say to proclaim; to instruct; edict in Chinese

“to proclaim; to instruct; edict” in Chinese is谕yù

The character 谕 (yù) refers to the act of proclaiming or instructing, often in an authoritative manner. It is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or governmental language, in reference to official orders or edicts issued by those in power.

When to use 谕

Be cautious with the tone used when employing 谕, as it may come across as overly formal or authoritative in casual conversations. It's often paired with words like '命令' (mìnglìng - command) or '通知' (tōngzhī - notification).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 谕 with more common characters like 命 (mìng), which also means 'order' but is used in a broader, less formal sense. For example, saying '我谕你' (wǒ yù nǐ - I order you) instead of '我命令你' (wǒ mìnglìng nǐ) is incorrect and overly formal.

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Word Family of 谕

Words containing this character9
谕yùorder (from above)諭
上谕imperial edict上諭
谕旨imperial edict諭旨
圣谕imperial edict聖諭
晓谕to inform曉諭
诏谕imperial decree詔諭
谕示to issue a directive諭示
告谕to give clear instructions告諭
面谕to instruct sb personally面諭
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Frequently Asked Questions about 谕

No, 谕 is typically reserved for formal contexts and is not commonly used in daily conversations.

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