Learn a Chinese Character - 榆 (yú) - Elm Tree

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 木 (wood radical)

Stroke Count: 13

Character Decomposition: 木 + 俞 (wood + Yu, a phonetic component)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: yú (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

榆 refers to the elm tree, a type of deciduous tree in real - world context.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 榆树 (yú shù) - elm tree
• 榆钱 (yú qián) - elm seeds (which look like coins)
• 榆木 (yú mù) - elm wood

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

榆 is usually used as a noun. It can be combined with other words to form names of plants or plant - related things.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, elm trees are often associated with stability and long - standing. Elm seeds (榆钱) are also considered a symbol of good fortune as they resemble coins.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 榆 by associating the "木" radical with the idea of a tree and the "俞" part as a unique identifier for the elm tree. Or think of the fact that elm trees are common in rural areas, so the character combines wood and a component to represent this specific tree.