狱 (yu4)

Meaning:

prison

Pinyin: yu4
Strokes: 9
Radical: 狱

How to Write 狱 - undefined Strokes

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About "狱" in Chinese

The Chinese character 狱 (yu4) means "prison". This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 狱 include: 下狱, 入狱, 冤狱.

📚 Words and Phrases with 狱

Common words containing this character

下狱 xia4 yu4
to imprison
HSK 2
入狱 ru4 yu4
to go to jail
HSK 2
冤狱 yuan1 yu4
unjust charge or verdict; miscarriage of justice; frame-up
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出狱 chu1 yu4
to be released from prison
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劫狱 jie2 yu4
to break into jail
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地狱 di4 yu4
hell
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大狱 da4 yu4
jail
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断狱 duan4 yu4
to pass judgment on a legal case
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炼狱 lian4 yu4
purgatory
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牢狱 lao2 yu4
prison
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📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "狱"?
The pinyin is yu4
How many strokes does "狱" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "狱" mean?
prison
What is the radical of "狱"?
The radical is "狱"