noun
yu
yoo
noun
1
An ornate bronze wine vessel used in ancient China, often fitted with a decorative lid.
"The museum displayed a bronze yu dating back to the Shang dynasty."
2
Jade, or jade-like stone such as nephrite or jadeite, prized in Chinese culture.
"The carving was made from fine yu, polished to a deep green shine."
How to Use Yu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term borrowed from Chinese, referring either to an ancient bronze wine vessel or to jade stone.
Word Forms
yu plural, yus plural, Yus plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Chinese 玉 (yù), meaning "jade."