How to write 榆

榆 [yú] 1. A deciduous tree, with flat round fruits; the wood is strong, suitable for making tools or used in construction. 1.1. 榆荚 (yú jiá) - elm pods. 1.2. 榆钱儿 (yú qián er) - (also referred to as "榆荚", which resemble small copper coins). 1.3. 榆面 (yú miàn) - flour made from elm bark, used as an adhesive. 1.4. 榆塞 (yú sāi) - an ancient term for the border fortifications planted with elm trees, hence the border was called "榆塞". 1.5. 桑榆暮景 (sāng yú mù jǐng) - a poetic term meaning the twilight of one's life, symbolizing the end of life. 2. A surname. 榆 [yú] 名 1. Elm ([En.] elm). 2. A deciduous tree with ovate leaves and short-stemmed flowers; the wood can be used for construction or making tools and furniture, etc. 引 1. "说文" (Shuōwén Jiězì): 榆, white sap. It is noted that the color of elm bark is reddish, while white refers to the sap. The pods are edible and can also be used for sauces. 2. From "礼记·内则": 堇萱枌榆. 3. From "庄子·逍遥游": I soar into the air and snatch the elm timber. 例 如: 榆枋 (yú fáng) - used metaphorically to describe shallow knowledge or narrow vision; 榆荚 (yú jiá) - an ancient name for currency, cast during the Han Dynasty.