渝 meaning and stroke order
To change; Chongqing
How to write 渝, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 渝
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- (literary) (of faith, affection etc) to change; to waver (usu. in 不渝[bu4 yu2])
How 渝 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Water.
氵 gives the meaning and 俞 hints at the sound.
Radical: 氵 (water), shared by 467 characters on this site.
How to remember 渝
渝 has the water radical 氵 on the left and 俞 (yú) on the right, which gives the sound. Picture the rivers around Chongqing, a city built where two rivers meet, and remember that water keeps changing its course.
In modern Chinese 渝 is most often the short name for Chongqing, seen in words like 成渝 (Chéng Yú, Chengdu and Chongqing) and on car plates. In literary use it means "to change" and almost always appears in the set phrase 不渝 (bù yú, unchanging). Example: 他们的爱情始终不渝。(Tāmen de àiqíng shǐzhōng bù yú.) Their love never wavered.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 渝 with 愉 (yú, happy) in 愉快 and 输 (shū, to lose), because they share the right side 俞. Check the left part: water 氵 for 渝, heart 忄 for 愉, vehicle 车 for 输.
Questions about 渝
How many strokes are in 渝?
渝 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 渝 mean?
渝 (yú) means to change; Chongqing.
How do you pronounce 渝?
渝 is pronounced yú, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 渝?
The radical of 渝 is 氵, which carries the idea of "water". Dictionaries list 渝 under this radical.
Is 渝 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 渝 is part of the HSK 7-9 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Why is Chongqing called 渝?
The short name 渝 comes from an old name for the Jialing River area, and the city was historically called 渝州 (Yúzhōu). That is why 渝 appears on Chongqing license plates and in names like 渝中区 (Yúzhōng Qū).
What does 矢志不渝 mean?
矢志不渝 (shǐ zhì bù yú) is an idiom meaning to vow and never waver in one's resolve. It is formal and used for strong commitments, like loyalty to a goal or a person.