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Meaning of

宇 means eaves; house; building; universe; space; world. Pronounced yǔ.

  • eaves; house; building
  • universe; space; world
  • eon (geological time unit)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Bào
zài
lǎo
de
shàng
 

The rainstorm beat against the ancient eaves.

Zhè
de
miào
bǎo
cún
de
fēi
cháng
wán
hǎo
 

The temples here are very well preserved.

Yuǎn
chù
lián
mián
de
dòng
ruò
yǐn
ruò
xiàn
 

The continuous buildings in the distance were faintly visible.

Diāo
liáng
huà
 
shí
fēn
jīng
měi
 

The carved beams and painted rafters are exquisite.

Tuī
kāi
chuāng
 
néng
kàn
dào
duì
miàn
de
yán
 

Opening the window, one can see the eaves opposite.