HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yù
an iron
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yù
smooth
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yù
to iron
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yù
to press, to iron; an iron
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yùn
reconciled
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yùn
an iron
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yùn
smooth
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yùn
to iron
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
熨
yùn
to press, to iron; an iron
HSK 7, v, 15 strokes, radical 火, rank #11352, Hard
yù(yu4)
primary
T4
1reconciled
2an iron
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March 24, 2026
熨yù(yu4)
The character 熨 (yù) primarily means 'to iron' or 'to smooth out.' It is commonly used in the context of clothing care, where it refers to the act of removing wrinkles from fabric using a heated iron. Additionally, it can imply bringing two parties together in reconciliation, though this usage is less frequent in everyday conversation.
Strokes15Radical火Frequency#11352DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, ironing clothes is often associated with attention to detail and presentation, especially for important occasions like family gatherings or job interviews. It reflects a cultural value placed on neatness and respect for oneself and others.
Memory Tip
Imagine a steaming iron smoothing out a wrinkled shirt, representing the action of 熨 (yù). The character's components include 火 (fire) at the bottom, which suggests heat, and the top part, which resembles a tool for pressing, reinforcing the idea of ironing.
Meanings of 熨
yù(yu4)
primary
1reconciled
2an iron
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About 熨
熨Simplified
15Strokes
火Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#11352Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 熨
Quick Contrast
熨 (yù) vs 折 (zhé) — choose 熨 for 'to iron' fabric, while 折 means 'to fold' or 'to bend'.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a steaming iron smoothing out a wrinkled shirt, representing the action of 熨 (yù). The character's components include 火 (fire) at the bottom, which suggests heat, and the top part, which resembles a tool for pressing, reinforcing the idea of ironing.
Usage Notes
When using 熨, it's essential to remember that it is a formal term primarily associated with clothing. A common mistake is confusing it with similar verbs; for example, do not use 熨 to refer to smoothing out non-fabric items. The correct collocation is 熨衣服 (yù yīfú) meaning 'to iron clothes.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 熨 connects with other vocabulary related to clothing and care, such as 衣服 (yīfú, clothing) and 折 (zhé, to fold). Students should focus on contextual usage and practice sentences that involve household chores to enhance retention.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, ironing clothes is often associated with attention to detail and presentation, especially for important occasions like family gatherings or job interviews. It reflects a cultural value placed on neatness and respect for oneself and others.
Common Mistakes
A frequent error is using 熨 inappropriately in casual conversation. For example, saying 熨我 (yù wǒ) to mean 'iron me' is incorrect; it should be used in contexts like 熨衣服 (yù yīfú) instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 熨
熨 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我今天上午努力____完了所有的衣服。
I managed to get all the ironing done this morning.
Example Sentences for 熨 (10)
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1
我今天上午努力熨完了所有的衣服。
wǒ jīn tiān shàng wǔ nǔ lì yùn wán le suǒ yǒu de yī fú。
I managed to get all the ironing done this morning.
2
我的几个儿子从不指望别人帮他们熨好衣服。
wǒ de jī gè ér zǐ cóng bù zhǐ wàng bié rén bāng tā mén yùn hǎo yī fú。
My sons would never dream of expecting their clothes to be ironed.
Cooking, cleaning and ironing seven days a week. What a life ！
6
她穿一件刚刚浆洗熨烫过的白色衬衣。
tā chuān yī jiàn gāng gāng jiāng xǐ yùn tàng guò de bái sè chèn yī。
She wore a freshly laundered and starched white shirt.
7
把熨衣板折起放平。
bǎ yùn yī bǎn zhē qǐ fàng píng。
Fold the ironing board up so that it is flat.
8
薇拉把他的衬衫熨平了。
wēi lā bǎ tā de chèn shān yùn píng le。
Vera pressed his shirt.
9
她熨平了衬衣上的所有皱褶.
tā yùn píng le chèn yī shàng de suǒ yǒu zhòu zhě.
She ironed out all the creases in the shirt.
10
她把起皱的桌布熨平了.
tā bǎ qǐ zhòu de zhuō bù yùn píng le.
She smoothed down a wrinkled tablecloth.
Cultural Notes for 熨
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, ironing clothes is often associated with attention to detail and presentation, especially for important occasions like family gatherings or job interviews. It reflects a cultural value placed on neatness and respect for oneself and others.
Word Family of 熨
Words Containing This Character2
熨yùsmooth
熨斗clothes iron
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Compound Meaning
What does 熨 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 熨
It is pronounced as 'yù'.
Yes, it can imply reconciliation between people, but this usage is less common.
The tone of 熨 is the fourth tone, pronounced with a falling pitch.
