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峪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
峪yùvalley, ravineg, 10 strokes, radical 山
yù(yu4) T4
  1. 1valley, ravine
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March 24, 2026

峪yù(yu4)

The character 峪 (yù) refers to a valley or ravine, typically a narrow and steep-sided landform. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe specific valley locations or features in nature.

Strokes10Radical山
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, valleys are often seen as peaceful retreats, symbolizing tranquility and harmony with nature. Many famous valleys in China, such as the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, highlight the beauty and significance of such landscapes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'youth' (sounds like 'yù') who has just discovered a secret valley. The character 峪 combines the radical for 'mountain' (山) above and 'place' (余) below, symbolizing a serene place nestled between mountains.

Meanings of 峪

yù(yu4)
1valley, ravine
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About 峪

峪Simplified
10Strokes
山Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 峪

Usage Notes

Be aware that 峪 is more commonly used in written Chinese than in spoken language. It often appears in proper nouns, such as place names, and can be seen in expressions related to nature. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 语 (yǔ), which means language.

HSK Study Tips

Although 峪 is not an HSK level word, it can be associated with geographical vocabulary found in HSK 4 and 5. Students should focus on recognizing this character in the context of natural landscapes and familiarizing themselves with related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 峪 (yù) with 谷 (gǔ) due to their similar meanings. Remember that 峪 specifically refers to a ravine or valley, while 谷 is a more general term for valley.

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Etymology of 峪

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A mountain 山 by a valley 谷; 谷 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 峪

  1. 1The giveawayA mountain 山 by a valley 谷; 谷 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 峪?

Decomposition of 峪

IDS Structure⿰山谷
峪Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
谷gu3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 峪?

How to say valley, ravine in Chinese

“valley, ravine” in Chinese is峪yù

The character 峪 (yù) refers to a valley or ravine, typically a narrow and steep-sided landform. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe specific valley locations or features in nature.

When to use 峪

Be aware that 峪 is more commonly used in written Chinese than in spoken language. It often appears in proper nouns, such as place names, and can be seen in expressions related to nature. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 语 (yǔ), which means language.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 峪 (yù) with 谷 (gǔ) due to their similar meanings. Remember that 峪 specifically refers to a ravine or valley, while 谷 is a more general term for valley.

Write 峪

峪

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Word Family of 峪

Words Containing This Character5
峪yùvalley
嘉峪关Jiayuguan prefecture-level city in Gansu嘉峪關
慕田峪Mutianyu, well-preserved section of the Great Wall 70km from Beijing
嘉峪关市Jiayuguan prefecture-level city in Gansu嘉峪關市
嘉峪关城Jiayuguan fort in the Gansu corridor嘉峪關城
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Compound Meaning

What does 峪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 峪

The pronunciation is 'yù', with a falling tone. Practice saying it with emphasis on the tone.

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