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裕
yù
abundant
nr, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #30846, Very Hard
裕
yù
rich, plentiful, abundant
nr, 12 strokes, radical 衤, rank #30846, Very Hard
yù(yu4)yu T4
1abundant
2rich, plentiful, abundant
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March 24, 2026
裕yù(yu4)
The character 裕 (yù) means abundant or rich, often implying a sense of wealth or plentifulness. It is commonly used in contexts relating to financial prosperity, resources, or even emotional richness. It can also suggest an ample or generous amount of something, whether material or abstract.
Strokes12Radical衤Frequency#30846DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of abundance is often linked to prosperity and good fortune, especially in the context of family and business. The character is often seen in auspicious phrases during celebrations like the Lunar New Year.
Memory tip
Imagine a wealthy person wearing a luxurious robe (the character 裕 looks like a robe with the radical '衣' for clothing) that flows abundantly around them, symbolizing richness and plenty. The sound 'yù' can remind you of 'you' in 'you have plenty.'
Meanings of 裕
yù(yu4)
1abundant
2rich, plentiful, abundant
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About 裕
裕Simplified
12Strokes
衤Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#30846Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
富 (fù) - use 裕 when emphasizing abundance in a broader sense, including emotional or abstract richness, while 富 specifically denotes wealth or richness in a financial context.
Usage Notes
裕 (yù) is generally used in a formal context, often in writing or speeches about wealth and resources. Be careful not to confuse it with similar sounding words that convey different meanings. Common collocations include 裕裕 (yùyù) meaning 'abundant' and 裕民 (yùmín) which refers to 'prosperous people.'
HSK Study Tips
While 裕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK words about wealth and abundance, such as 富 (fù - rich) and 充足 (chōngzú - sufficient). Students should focus on recognizing its use in contexts discussing wealth and resourcefulness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 裕 with 富 (fù), which also means rich but is used more commonly in daily conversations. For example, saying '我很裕' (Wǒ hěn yù - I am very abundant) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我很富' (Wǒ hěn fù).
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裕 = 衤 + 谷. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 裕
IDS Structure⿰衤谷
裕Full character
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衤yi1
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谷gu3
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How to say abundant in Chinese
“abundant” in Chinese is裕yù
The character 裕 (yù) means abundant or rich, often implying a sense of wealth or plentifulness. It is commonly used in contexts relating to financial prosperity, resources, or even emotional richness. It can also suggest an ample or generous amount of something, whether material or abstract.
When to use 裕
裕 (yù) is generally used in a formal context, often in writing or speeches about wealth and resources. Be careful not to confuse it with similar sounding words that convey different meanings. Common collocations include 裕裕 (yùyù) meaning 'abundant' and 裕民 (yùmín) which refers to 'prosperous people.'
裕 or something close to it
富 (fù) - use 裕 when emphasizing abundance in a broader sense, including emotional or abstract richness, while 富 specifically denotes wealth or richness in a financial context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 裕 with 富 (fù), which also means rich but is used more commonly in daily conversations. For example, saying '我很裕' (Wǒ hěn yù - I am very abundant) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我很富' (Wǒ hěn fù).
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Grammar patterns of 裕
裕 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 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
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这毕竟是一家现金充____的公司。
This, after all, is a company which is awash with cash.
Example sentences for 裕 (6)
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1
这毕竟是一家现金充裕的公司。
zhè bìjìng shì yī jiā xiànjīn chōngyù de gōngsī。
This, after all, is a company which is awash with cash.
2
尽管张东家境比较富裕, 但是他的穿着却十分朴素.
jǐnguǎn zhāng dōng jiājìng bǐjiào fùyù, dànshì tā de chuānzhuó què shífēn pǔsù.
Though Zhang Dong 's family is wealthy, he is usually simply dressed.
3
你好, 我姓陈,叫陈汉裕.
nǐhǎo, wǒ xìng chén, jiào chén hàn yù.
How do you do ? My name's Chen Hanyu , Chen's my surname.
4
“他很有钱吗？”“他生活挺宽裕的。”
“ tā hěn yǒuqián ma？”“ tā shēnghuó tǐng kuān yù de。”
"Is he rich?" — "He's comfortable."
5
裕昌祥里拿不出十只 脸盆, 而且都是拣剩货.
yù Chāng xiáng lǐ ná bù chū shí zhī liǎnpén, érqiě dōushì jiǎn shèng huò.
They don't have even ten wash - basins across the street , and those are all seconds.
6
他一定在赚大钱, 看上去他过得很富裕.
tā yídìng zài zhuàn dà qián, kànshangqu tā guò de hěn fùyù.
He must be making a good income; he seems to be living well.
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Word Family of 裕
Words containing this character18
富裕fùyùprosperous
充裕chōngyùabundant
裕yùabundant
宽裕kuānyùample寬裕
黄光裕huángguāngyùHuang Guang'yu (1969-), PRC entrepreneur and millionaire, founder of Guo mei or Gome electronics 國美電器|国美电器[Guóměidiànqì]黃光裕
刘裕liúyùLiu Yu, founder of Song of the Southern dynasties 劉宋|刘宋[LiúSòng], broke away from Eastern Jin in 420, reigned as Emperor Wu of Song 宋武帝[SòngWǔdì]劉裕
裕仁yùrénHirohito, personal name of the Shōwa 昭和[Zhāohé] emperor of Japan (1901-1989), reigned 1925-1989
粟裕sùyùSu Yu (1907-1984), PLA commander
优裕yōuyùplenty優裕
裕华yùhuáYuhua District of Shijiazhuang City 石家莊市|石家庄市[ShíjiāzhuāngShì], Hebei裕華
丰裕fēngyùabundance豐裕
郑裕玲zhèngyùlíngCarol "Dodo" Cheng Yu-Ling (1957-), Hong Kong actress and TV host鄭裕玲
裕华区yùhuáqūYuhua District of Shijiazhuang City 石家莊市|石家庄市[ShíjiāzhuāngShì], Hebei裕華區
裕民yùmínYumin county or Chaghantoqay nahiyisi in Tacheng prefecture 塔城地區|塔城地区[Tǎchéngdìqū], Xinjiang
裕固族yùgùzúYugur ethnic group of Gansu
富裕县fùyùxiànFuyu county in Qiqihar 齊齊哈爾|齐齐哈尔[Qíqíhā'ěr], Heilongjiang富裕縣
裕固yùgùYugur ethnic group of Gansu
应付裕如yìngfuyùrúhandling any occasion smoothly (idiom); equal to any situation應付裕如
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Frequently asked questions about 裕
It is pronounced as 'yù' with a falling tone.
Yes, 裕 can also be used to describe emotional abundance, like having a rich inner life.
No, it is more common in formal writing or discussions about wealth.
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