Meanings of 虞
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AI Study Notes for 虞
忧 (yōu) - use 虞 when referring to a broader sense of anxiety or concern about future events, while 忧 specifically emphasizes deep worry or sorrow.
Common mistakes include confusing 虞 with similar characters like 余 (yú) or 您 (nín), which have different meanings. It's used more in literary or formal contexts compared to casual conversations. Be careful with the tone, as this character is pronounced with a rising tone.
While 虞 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it can be associated with emotions and feelings, which are common themes in levels 3 and 4. Focus on its use in literary texts to understand nuances and contexts.
Learners often confuse 虞 with the character 余 (yú), which means 'remaining' or 'leftover.' For example, saying '我有虞' (wǒ yǒu yú) instead of '我有余' (wǒ yǒu yú) can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 虞
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Etymology of 虞
Phonosemantic compound. 虍 represents the meaning and 吴 represents the sound.
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Case file: 虞
Phonosemantic compound. 虍 represents the meaning and 吴 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half虍 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half吴 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
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- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say surname Yu in Chinese
“surname Yu” in Chinese is虞
The character 虞 (yú) conveys a sense of anxiety or concern, often associated with worry about future events. It can also refer to anticipating something, whether positively or negatively. In addition to its emotional connotations, it is used as a surname in Chinese culture.
When to use 虞
Common mistakes include confusing 虞 with similar characters like 余 (yú) or 您 (nín), which have different meanings. It's used more in literary or formal contexts compared to casual conversations. Be careful with the tone, as this character is pronounced with a rising tone.
虞 or something close to it
忧 (yōu) - use 虞 when referring to a broader sense of anxiety or concern about future events, while 忧 specifically emphasizes deep worry or sorrow.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 虞 with the character 余 (yú), which means 'remaining' or 'leftover.' For example, saying '我有虞' (wǒ yǒu yú) instead of '我有余' (wǒ yǒu yú) can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 虞
虞 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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舜帝姓姚,史称“____舜”.
Legend has it that King Shun had as his surname Yao.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 虞
It can mean to worry, anticipate, or be concerned about something, as well as being a surname.
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