How to write 与 (yǔ) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice

yǔ and; with; to; for; to give, to grant 3 strokes · Radical 一 (one) · HSK 4 required writing character

Pronunciation & meaning

Pronounced yǔ.

and
with
to
for
to give
to grant

Stroke Order & Practice

Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.

与 — 3 strokes, numbered in writing order. 笔顺图（数字为下笔顺序）。

Decomposition

与 breaks down into 1 component arranged as Upper-right envelops Inner. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.

与 =

一 outer one

Radical

The radical of 与 is 一 — meaning one. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.

Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 亚专严.

HSK 4 Words Containing 与

与 yǔ and; with (formal)

这与我们的计划有关。

Zhè yǔ wǒmen de jìhuà yǒuguān.

This is related to our plan.

Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句

与 appears in 43 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:

交流能减少人与人之间的误会，使感情逐渐加深。

From Mock Exam 11 →

不管是上课、上班，还是与别人约会，准时都非常重要。

From Mock Exam 08 →

研究证明，女孩子们对衣服颜色的选择往往与她们的性格有关。

From Mock Exam 02 →

FAQ

What does 与 mean in Chinese?

与 (yǔ) means and; with; to; for; to give, to grant. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.

How many strokes does 与 have?

与 is written in 3 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.

What is the radical of 与?

The radical of 与 is 一 (one). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 亚, 专, 严.

What is the pinyin for 与?

与 is pronounced yǔ.

What HSK 4 words use 与?

In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 与 appears in 1 word, including 与 (yǔ). See the full list above.