熨 Stroke Order

熨 [yùn] 1. A heated metal tool used to smooth clothes, called “iron (熨斗, dǒu)”. (Definition: A heated metal tool is used to smooth clothing, known as an “iron”.) 2. To press clothes flat using a heated iron or flat iron. (Definition: To make clothes flat using a hot tool such as an iron.) 3. Original meaning: To use a heated metal tool to press clothes so that they lie flat. (Definition: The original meaning refers to using a heated metal tool to press clothes for a flat finish.) 4. Related character structure: A phonetic compound; combines the character for fire and the sound "yù". (Definition: The character is constructed from the shape representing fire and the phonetic component for sound.) 5. Synonyms: 1. To iron or press clothes. 2. Roast. 3. To keep closely attached. 4. To apply heat with medicine. 6. Example usage in quotes: - "Clothes were not arranged properly, so I pressed them on the bed." (From "Nan Shi") - "To press clothes flat." - "To roast hands; a warming stove." 7. Additional meanings: 1. Well-suited language and words, appropriate and fitting; feeling calm and pleasant; in dialect, matters are completely taken care of (also written as 熨贴). 2. Another character: yù (to see yù). 8. Related Note: Also see [yù] for other meanings. --- 熨 [yù] - Another character; see yùn for more details.