迂 meaning and stroke order
Abstruse, pedantic, unrealistic
How to write 迂, stroke by stroke
6 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 迂
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- literal-minded
- pedantic
- doctrinaire
- longwinded
- circuitous
How 迂 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Walk.
辶 gives the meaning and 于 hints at the sound.
Radical: 辶 (to walk), shared by 131 characters on this site.
How to remember 迂
The walking radical 辶 shows movement, and 于 (yú) gives the sound. Picture someone walking a long, winding path instead of going straight, which is why 迂 (yū) means circuitous and, by extension, roundabout or pedantic in thinking.
迂 appears in the word 迂回 (yūhuí) for a roundabout route or indirect approach. It also describes a person who sticks rigidly to rules or old ideas, often in 迂腐 (yūfǔ). Example: 他这个人有点迂。(Tā zhège rén yǒudiǎn yū.) He is a bit pedantic.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 迂 with 迁 (qiān, to move), since both use 辶. Look at the inner part: 于 has a hooked vertical stroke, while 千 in 迁 starts with a slanted stroke on top. Also note the first tone yū, not the second tone of 于 (yú).
Common words with 迂
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 迂回 | yūhuí | roundabout route; circuitous |
Questions about 迂
How many strokes are in 迂?
迂 is written with 6 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 迂 mean?
迂 (yū) means abstruse, pedantic, unrealistic. A common word with it is 迂回 (yūhuí), meaning "roundabout route; circuitous".
How do you pronounce 迂?
迂 is pronounced yū, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 迂?
The radical of 迂 is 辶, which carries the idea of "to walk". Dictionaries list 迂 under this radical.
Is calling someone 迂 an insult?
It is mildly critical. It suggests the person is stubborn, old-fashioned, or impractical in following rules. It is not harsh, but it is not a compliment either.
What does 迂回 mean in a non-physical sense?
Besides a winding road, 迂回 can describe an indirect strategy or way of speaking, such as 迂回战术 (yūhuí zhànshù), a flanking or roundabout tactic.