HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #14365, Very Hard
域
yù
region
HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #14365, Very Hard
域
yù
area
HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #14365, Very Hard
域
yù
domain (taxonomy)
HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #14365, Very Hard
域
yù
area, district, field, land, region; boundary; domain (in taxonomy)
HSK 7, n, 11 strokes, radical 土, rank #14365, Very Hard
yù(yu4) T4
1field
2region
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March 24, 2026
域yù(yu4)
The character 域 (yù) refers to a field, region, or area, often in a geographical or conceptual context. It can denote boundaries or domains, particularly in taxonomy where it describes a classification level. Commonly used in terms related to geography, science, and various fields of study.
Strokes11Radical土Frequency#14365DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese geography, the concept of 域 is significant as it relates to administrative divisions and how territories are classified. Understanding this term helps in grasping various regional distinctions in China, such as provinces and municipalities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a vast field (域) where different areas (regions) are separated by fences. The '土' (earth) radical at the bottom suggests land, while the '域' shape looks like a boundary marking off a specific region, helping you remember that it relates to areas and domains.
Meanings of 域
yù(yu4)
1field
2region
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About 域
域Simplified
11Strokes
土Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#14365Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
领域 (lǐngyù) refers specifically to a domain or field of study, while 域 (yù) is more general, denoting a region or area without the academic connotation.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 域 with similar-sounding characters like 语 (yǔ, language) or 余 (yú, surplus). This term is more formal and is often used in academic or technical contexts, so avoid it in casual conversation unless appropriate. Common collocations include '领域' (lǐngyù, domain) and '地区' (dìqū, region).
HSK Study Tips
Although 域 is not in the official HSK list, it is useful for learners at intermediate levels. Focus on its use in phrases and its relationship with other words like 领域 (domain) and 区域 (area) to expand your vocabulary in similar contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 域 in informal contexts, thinking it can replace common words like 地方 (dìfāng, place). Instead, remember that 域 is more formal and specific to certain contexts.
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Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 或 represents the sound.
1The meaning half土 carries the sense.
2The sound half或 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayearth
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 域?
Decomposition of 域
IDS Structure⿰土或
域Full Character
=
土Tu3
left
或huo4
right
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Which of these is a component of 域?
How to say field in Chinese
“field” in Chinese is域yù
The character 域 (yù) refers to a field, region, or area, often in a geographical or conceptual context. It can denote boundaries or domains, particularly in taxonomy where it describes a classification level. Commonly used in terms related to geography, science, and various fields of study.
When to use 域
Be careful not to confuse 域 with similar-sounding characters like 语 (yǔ, language) or 余 (yú, surplus). This term is more formal and is often used in academic or technical contexts, so avoid it in casual conversation unless appropriate. Common collocations include '领域' (lǐngyù, domain) and '地区' (dìqū, region).
域 or something close to it
领域 (lǐngyù) refers specifically to a domain or field of study, while 域 (yù) is more general, denoting a region or area without the academic connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 域 in informal contexts, thinking it can replace common words like 地方 (dìfāng, place). Instead, remember that 域 is more formal and specific to certain contexts.
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域
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Grammar Patterns of 域
域 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 5 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.
