铀 meaning and stroke order
Uranium
How to write 铀, stroke by stroke
10 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 铀
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- uranium (chemistry)
- Taiwan pr. [you4]
How 铀 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Metal.
钅 gives the meaning and 由 hints at the sound.
Radical: 钅 (gold), shared by 223 characters on this site.
How to remember 铀
The metal radical 钅 tells you this is a metal, and 由 (yóu) gives the sound. Think of uranium as the metal from which (由) nuclear power comes.
铀 (yóu) is a technical word used in chemistry, energy, and news about nuclear programs. It often appears in compounds like 浓缩铀 (nóngsuōyóu, enriched uranium). Example: 这个国家在生产浓缩铀。(Zhège guójiā zài shēngchǎn nóngsuōyóu.) This country is producing enriched uranium.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes mix up 铀 with 油 (yóu, oil), which sounds the same but uses the water radical 氵. Also check that the right side is 由, with the vertical stroke poking out the top, not 田 or 甲.
Common words with 铀
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 浓缩铀 | nóngsuōyóu | enriched uranium |
Questions about 铀
How many strokes are in 铀?
铀 is written with 10 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 铀 mean?
铀 (yóu) means uranium. A common word with it is 浓缩铀 (nóngsuōyóu), meaning "enriched uranium".
How do you pronounce 铀?
铀 is pronounced yóu, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 铀?
The radical of 铀 is 钅, which carries the idea of "gold". Dictionaries list 铀 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 铀?
The traditional form of 铀 is 鈾. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 铀 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
How do you say nuclear fuel words related to uranium in Chinese?
Common related terms include 核燃料 (hé ránliào, nuclear fuel) and 铀矿 (yóukuàng, uranium ore). 铀 combines easily with other words to describe uranium products.
Is 铀 pronounced differently in Taiwan?
Yes. The dictionary notes that in Taiwan it is commonly pronounced yòu, with the fourth tone. In mainland China the standard reading is yóu, with the second tone.