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Meaning: fertile soil
💡 Think 'yu' as 'yummy' soil that nourishes plants.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

堉 (yù) meaning in English —

堉 (yù) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'fertile soil'. It is composed of the radical 土 (earth/soil) and the phonetic component 育 (yù, to nourish). This character often appears in classical texts describing rich, productive land. Knowing it can help you appreciate agricultural themes in Chinese culture.

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