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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
圉yǔstable, fence, corral; frontier, borderg, 11 strokes, radical 囗
圉yǔhorse stableunknown, 11 strokes, radical 囗
yǔ(yu3)yu T3
  1. 1stable, fence, corral; frontier, border
  2. 2horse stable
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March 24, 2026

圉yǔ(yu3)

The character 圉 (yǔ) primarily refers to a stable or corral where horses are kept. It can also denote a border or frontier area, emphasizing the idea of enclosure or protection, particularly in relation to livestock. This character is often used in contexts related to agriculture or rural life.

Strokes11Radical囗
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, horses were vital for transportation and agriculture, making the concept of a stable (圉) significant. The character reflects the importance of managing and caring for horses in rural life, which is still relevant in certain regions of China today.

Memory tip

Imagine a horse (representing the meaning) inside a fenced area (the structure of the character), suggesting that 圉 is a place where horses are corralled. The enclosure (土) symbolizes the ground where the stable is situated, and the top (亥) can remind you of the horse's head peeking out.

Meanings of 圉

yǔ(yu3)
1stable, fence, corral; frontier, border
2horse stable
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圉Simplified
11Strokes
囗Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 圉 with similar characters like 圖 (tú), which means 'diagram' or 'map'. This character is more commonly used in rural contexts and might be less familiar in urban discussions, making it somewhat formal. Common collocations include phrases related to horse breeding and agricultural practices.

HSK Study Tips

Although 圉 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it can be useful for learners interested in agriculture or animal husbandry. Students should focus on recognizing the character's components and its pronunciation, as well as exploring related vocabulary about farming and livestock.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 圉 with its similar-looking character 圖 (tú), which leads to misinterpretation. Ensure you remember that 圉 relates specifically to stables and enclosures, not diagrams.

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Etymology of 圉

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

Semantic (meaning)囗
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Phonetic (sound)幸
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Origin

圉 = 囗 + 幸. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 圉

IDS Structure⿴囗幸
圉Full character
=
囗wei2
enclosing
幸xing4
inner
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How to say stable, fence, corral; frontier, border in Chinese

“stable, fence, corral; frontier, border” in Chinese is圉yǔ

The character 圉 (yǔ) primarily refers to a stable or corral where horses are kept. It can also denote a border or frontier area, emphasizing the idea of enclosure or protection, particularly in relation to livestock. This character is often used in contexts related to agriculture or rural life.

When to use 圉

Be careful not to confuse 圉 with similar characters like 圖 (tú), which means 'diagram' or 'map'. This character is more commonly used in rural contexts and might be less familiar in urban discussions, making it somewhat formal. Common collocations include phrases related to horse breeding and agricultural practices.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 圉 with its similar-looking character 圖 (tú), which leads to misinterpretation. Ensure you remember that 圉 relates specifically to stables and enclosures, not diagrams.

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Word Family of 圉

Words containing this character1
圉yǔfrontier

Frequently Asked Questions about 圉

It is pronounced as 'yǔ', with a falling-rising tone.

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