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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瑜yúflawless gem or jewelnr, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #6326, Hard
瑜yúexcellenceunknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #6326, Hard
瑜yúluster of gemsunknown, 13 strokes, radical 王, rank #6326, Hard
yú(yu2)yu T2
  1. 1flawless gem or jewel
  2. 2excellence
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March 24, 2026

瑜yú(yu2)

瑜 (yú) refers to a flawless gem or jewel, symbolizing excellence and beauty in Chinese culture. It is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something of exceptional quality or virtue, reflecting luster and brilliance.

Strokes13Radical王Frequency#6326DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, gems like jade are highly valued not only for their beauty but also for their symbolism of virtue and moral integrity. The term 瑜 reflects this cultural appreciation for perfection and excellence in both personal character and material possessions.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful, radiant gem (瑜) shining in the sunlight. The character 瑜 has a component resembling a jewel, which can help you remember its meaning related to precious stones and excellence. Think of 'you' (pronounced like 'yú') discovering this perfect gem, which leads to a sense of admiration and value.

Meanings of 瑜

yú(yu2)
1flawless gem or jewel
2excellence
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About 瑜

瑜Simplified
13Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

瑜 is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. It often appears in phrases like '璧瑜' (bì yú), meaning 'a flawless gem,' highlighting its association with beauty and perfection. Be mindful of the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

While 瑜 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to beauty and value, like 美 (měi, beautiful) and 珍 (zhēn, precious). Focus on recognizing its use in literary texts to enhance your vocabulary related to aesthetics and excellence.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑜 with similar-sounding words. For example, some might say 'yu1' instead of 'yú', which alters the meaning. Always practice the correct tone when using this character.

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Etymology of 瑜

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

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 俞 represents the sound.

Memory hint

jade

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

瑜 = 王 + 俞. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瑜

IDS Structure⿰王俞
瑜Full character
=
王Wang2
left
俞shu4
right
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Parts

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How to say flawless gem or jewel in Chinese

“flawless gem or jewel” in Chinese is瑜yú

瑜 (yú) refers to a flawless gem or jewel, symbolizing excellence and beauty in Chinese culture. It is often used metaphorically to describe someone or something of exceptional quality or virtue, reflecting luster and brilliance.

When to use 瑜

瑜 is typically used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. It often appears in phrases like '璧瑜' (bì yú), meaning 'a flawless gem,' highlighting its association with beauty and perfection. Be mindful of the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑜 with similar-sounding words. For example, some might say 'yu1' instead of 'yú', which alters the meaning. Always practice the correct tone when using this character.

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Grammar patterns of 瑜

瑜 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.

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八步功法____伽注重呼吸和放松,是一种舒缓身心的锻炼方法。

Astanga Yoga is a therapeutic physical exercise that focuses on breathing and relaxation.

Example sentences for 瑜 (3)

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八步功法瑜伽注重呼吸和放松,是一种舒缓身心的锻炼方法。

bā bù gōng fǎ yú gā zhùzhòng hūxī hé fàngsōng, shì yī zhǒng Shū huǎn shēnxīn de duànliàn fāngfǎ。

Astanga Yoga is a therapeutic physical exercise that focuses on breathing and relaxation.
2
他定期上瑜伽课.

tā dìngqī shàng yú gā kè.

He attends regular yoga classes.
3
星期四晚上她去上了瑜伽课,很高兴自己有事可做。

xīngqī sì wǎnshang tā qù shàng le yú gā kè, hěn gāoxìng zìjǐ yǒushì kě zuò。

On Thursday night she went to her yoga class, glad to have something to fill up the evening.

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Word Family of 瑜

Words containing this character5
瑜yúexcellence
瑜伽yújiāyoga (loanword)
宋楚瑜sòngchǔyúJames Soong (1942-), Taiwanese politician expelled from Guomindang in 2000 when he founded People First Party 親民黨|亲民党
周瑜zhōuyúin Romance of the Three Kingdoms, absolutely no match for Zhuge Liang
瑕不掩瑜xiábùyǎnyúthe pros outweigh the cons (idiom)
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Frequently asked questions about 瑜

The correct pronunciation is 'yú', with a rising tone.

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