楀 (yǔ) - Yu — a surname & also refers to a type of tree or

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yǔ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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楀 · yǔ

Yu — a surname;

also refers to a type of tree or wood.

Yu — a surnamealso refers to a type of tree or

Usage highlights

Yu surnameYu treeAncient YuYu familyYu from Zhou dynasty

Synonyms

  • 榆— elm tree (similar wood radical)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Yu is rare (楀).
  • Ancient texts mention the Yu tree (楀木).
  • A person named Yu in historical records (楀氏).
  • The character appears in the Classic of Poetry (诗经).

Collocations

  • Yu surname(楀氏)
  • Yu tree(楀木)
  • Ancient Yu(古楀)
  • Yu family(楀家)
  • Yu from Zhou dynasty(周楀)

Idioms

  • Mentioned in the Classic of Poetry(诗经·楀)
  • Rare historical reference(楀史)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Poetry as a surname or place name.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • The wood radical suggests association with trees or forestry.

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