玉 Jade in Chinese (yù)

Dictionary Summary

玉 (yù) means jade. Simplified form has 5 strokes under radical 玉.

Pinyin & Toneyù (Tone 4)

Simplified / Trad.玉 / 玉

Radical玉

Total Strokes5 strokes

StructureOverlaid / Integral (王 + 丶)

Unicode / LevelU+7389 · HSK 3

Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review

🪪 Using “玉” in a Chinese Name · Good with Pairing (Feminine-leaning)

Jade embodies moral purity and refinement in Chinese culture. Avoid dated 1960s names like 玉兰 or 玉珍; modern names prefer jade-radical characters like 瑶, 琪, 瑾, or 瑜, or poetic combos like 怀玉.

✒️ Using “玉” for a Tattoo · Safe & Classic

Classic emblem of nobility and gentle strength (宁为玉碎).

Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings

Origin & Visual Logic: Three pieces of jade strung on a vertical cord with a tiny dot distinguishing it from 王 (king).

Traditional / Simplified	Pinyin	CC-CEDICT Definitions
玉 / 玉	yù	jade

Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).

Common Words & Idioms Using “玉”

Chinese Word	Pinyin	English Meaning
美玉	měiyù	fine jade
玉兰	yùlán	magnolia blossom
金玉	jīnyù	gold and jade; precious counsel

English Names Using “玉” in Our Curated Recommendations

See how native speakers pair 玉 (yù) into modern Chinese names:

王玉瑶Sarah (Wáng Yù yáo)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does the Chinese character "玉" (yù) have?

"玉" has 5 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 玉, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.

Is "玉" good to use in a real Chinese name?

Rating: Good with Pairing (Feminine-leaning). Jade embodies moral purity and refinement in Chinese culture. Avoid dated 1960s names like 玉兰 or 玉珍; modern names prefer jade-radical characters like 瑶, 琪, 瑾, or 瑜, or poetic combos like 怀玉.