HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
郁 — luxuriant
- Reading
- yù
- Meaning
- luxuriant; dense; gloomy; depressed
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
郁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is yù and it means luxuriant; dense; gloomy; depressed. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
郁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 忧郁 (melancholy, dejected), 抑郁 (depressed, gloomy) and 浓郁 (rich, strong, heavy).
Chinese words containing 郁
Frequently asked questions
What does 郁 mean in Chinese?
郁 means luxuriant; dense; gloomy; depressed in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 郁 read?
郁 is read yù. Reading it inside real words — 忧郁 and 抑郁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 郁 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 郁 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 郁 in a word?
A common word containing 郁 is 忧郁 (yōu yù) — "melancholy, dejected". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 郁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 郁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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