Meanings of 迂
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AI Study Notes for 迂
迂 (yū) vs 繁 (fán) — use 迂 for overly complicated or indirect methods, while 繁 indicates something is complex or numerous.
This character is typically used in a more formal context and may sound overly pedantic in casual conversation. Be cautious with its tone, as it can imply criticism of someone's way of thinking or expression. Common collocations include 迂腐 (yūfǔ, pedantic) and 迂回 (yūhuí, circuitous).
Though 迂 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 4 words related to communication and thinking styles. Students should focus on understanding nuances in criticism and descriptions of communication methods.
Learners often confuse 迂 with similar-sounding words like 余 (yú), which means 'remaining.' For example, saying '他的想法很余' (Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn yú) is incorrect; the correct expression would be '他的想法很迂' (Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn yū).
Pronunciation of 迂
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Etymology of 迂
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 于 represents the sound.
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Case file: 迂
Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 于 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half于 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
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- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say abstruse, pedantic, unrealistic in Chinese
“abstruse, pedantic, unrealistic” in Chinese is迂
The character 迂 (yū) refers to something that is overly complicated, indirect, or unnecessarily elaborate. It often describes a way of thinking or communicating that is pedantic, unrealistic, or excessively literal, making it difficult to understand or follow.
When to use 迂
This character is typically used in a more formal context and may sound overly pedantic in casual conversation. Be cautious with its tone, as it can imply criticism of someone's way of thinking or expression. Common collocations include 迂腐 (yūfǔ, pedantic) and 迂回 (yūhuí, circuitous).
迂 or something close to it
迂 (yū) vs 繁 (fán) — use 迂 for overly complicated or indirect methods, while 繁 indicates something is complex or numerous.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迂 with similar-sounding words like 余 (yú), which means 'remaining.' For example, saying '他的想法很余' (Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn yú) is incorrect; the correct expression would be '他的想法很迂' (Tā de xiǎngfǎ hěn yū).
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Grammar Patterns of 迂
迂 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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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我紧随他穿过一条条____迴曲折的窄巷.
I followed him through a maze of narrow alleys.
Example Sentences for 迂 (1)
Word Family of 迂
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Frequently Asked Questions about 迂
You can say 他的解释太迂了 (Tā de jiěshì tài yūle), meaning 'His explanation is too convoluted.'
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