Word

于 (yú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

Meaning of 于

介 jiè preposition

at; in; to

他生于1990年。

tā shēng yú yī jiǔ jiǔ líng nián

He was born in 1990.

Word breakdown

于 yú — at; in; to

1 关于 guān yú — about HSK 3
- 关 relation, concern
- 于 in, at (classical preposition)
Example

这是一本关于中国历史的书。

zhè shì yī běn guān yú zhōng guó lì shǐ de shū

This is a book about Chinese history.
2 终于 zhōng yú — finally HSK 3
- 终 end, final
- 于 at (indicating point in time)
Example

经过多年努力，她终于实现了梦想。

jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú shí xiàn le mèng xiǎng

After years of effort, she finally realized her dream.
3 于是 yú shì — thereupon, so, consequently HSK 4
- 于 at, in (classical preposition)
- 是 this (in classical Chinese)
Example

雨停了，于是我们出发了。

yǔ tíng le yú shì wǒ men chū fā le

The rain stopped, so we set off.
4 低于 dī yú — below, lower than HSK 4
- 低 low, lower (provides the core meaning of being at a lower level)
- 于 than (provides the comparative function to establish comparison)
Example

今天的气温低于零度。

jīn tiān de qì wēn dī yú líng dù

Today's temperature is below zero degrees.
5 便于 biàn yú — be convenient for HSK 4
- 便 convenient, easy
- 于 for, with regard to (preposition)
Example

这个设计便于使用。

zhè ge shè jì biàn yú shǐ yòng

This design is easy to use.

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6 对于 duì yú — regarding HSK 4
- 对 toward, facing (directional element)
- 于 at, in (prepositional function marker)
Example

对于这个问题，我有不同的看法。

duì yú zhè ge wèn tí wǒ yǒu bù tóng de kàn fǎ

Regarding this question, I have a different view.
7 用于 yòng yú — used for HSK 4
- 用 to use, to employ
- 于 in, at, for (preposition indicating purpose)
Example

这个软件用于数据分析。

zhè ge ruǎn jiàn yòng yú shù jù fēn xī

This software is used for data analysis.
8 由于 yóu yú — due to HSK 4
- 由 from, originating from (indicates source or cause)
- 于 grammatical particle completing the prepositional structure
Example

由于天气不好，我们取消了旅行。

yóu yú tiān qì bù hǎo wǒ men qǔ xiāo le lǚ xíng

Due to bad weather, we cancelled the trip.
9 高于 gāo yú — to be higher than HSK 4
- 高 high, higher
- 于 than, compared to
Example

今年的收入高于去年。

jīn nián de shōu rù gāo yú qù nián

This year's income is higher than last year's.
10 位于 wèi yú — be located at/in HSK 5
- 位 position, location
- 于 at, in (preposition)
Example

北京位于中国北部。

Běi jīng wèi yú Zhōng guó běi bù

Beijing is located in northern China.
11 善于 shàn yú — to be good at HSK 5
- 善 good, skilled
- 于 at, in (preposition indicating domain)
Example

她善于解决问题。

tā shàn yú jiě jué wèn tí

She is good at solving problems.
12 在于 zài yú — to lie in; to consist in; to depend on HSK 5
- 在 to be at; to exist (provides the sense of location or state of being)
- 于 in; at (classical preposition that adds formality and directional meaning)
Example

成功的关键在于坚持。

chéng gōng de guān jiàn zài yú jiān chí

The key to success lies in persistence.
13 处于 chǔ yú — to be in (a state/position) HSK 5
- 处 place, position, location
- 于 in, at (preposition)
Example

这个国家处于战争状态。

zhè ge guó jiā chǔ yú zhàn zhēng zhuàng tài

This country is in a state of war.
14 大于 dà yú — greater than HSK 5
- 大 great, large (the 'greater' part of the comparison)
- 于 than (comparison marker)
Example

五大于三。

wǔ dà yú sān

Five is greater than three.
15 小于 xiǎo yú — less than HSK 5
- 小 small, little; indicates the lesser quantity in comparison
- 于 than; a comparative particle connecting the comparison
Example

这个数小于一百。

zhè ge shù xiǎo yú yì bǎi

This number is less than one hundred.
16 属于 shǔ yú — to belong to HSK 5
- 属 to belong, to be classified as
- 于 to, at (directional complement)
Example

这本书属于图书馆。

zhè běn shū shǔ yú tú shū guǎn

This book belongs to the library.
17 敢于 gǎn yú — dare to HSK 5
- 敢 dare, have courage
- 于 grammatical particle linking to the action (similar to 'to')
Example

他敢于面对困难。

tā gǎn yú miàn duì kùn nán

He dares to face difficulties.
18 有助于 yǒu zhù yú — be helpful to HSK 5
- 有 to have (indicates the presence of helpfulness)
- 助 help, assistance (the core meaning of being helpful)
- 于 to, for (indicates the target or object of help)
Example

运动有助于健康。

yùn dòng yǒu zhù yú jiàn kāng

Exercise is helpful to health.
19 等于 děng yú — equal to HSK 5
- 等 equal
- 于 to (preposition)
Example

三加二等于五。

sān jiā èr děng yú wǔ

Three plus two equals five.
20 过于 guò yú — too, excessively HSK 5
- 过 to exceed, to go beyond
- 于 grammatical particle completing the adverbial phrase
Example

你过于担心了。

nǐ guò yú dān xīn le

You're worrying too much.
21 不至于 bú zhì yú — not to the extent of; won't go so far as to HSK 6
- 不 not (negation)
- 至 to reach, to the extent of
- 于 at, in (preposition completing the phrase)
Example

虽然他很忙，但不至于连电话都不接。

suī rán tā hěn máng dàn bú zhì yú lián diàn huà dōu bù jiē

Although he's busy, he won't go so far as to not answer the phone.
22 乐于 lè yú — be willing to, be happy to HSK 6
- 乐 happy, pleased; conveys willingness with joy
- 于 at, in; preposition connecting the attitude to the action
Example

他乐于助人。

tā lè yú zhù rén

He is willing to help others.
23 出于 chū yú — out of, due to, stem from HSK 6
- 出 to come out, to originate from
- 于 from, at (classical preposition marking source)
Example

他出于好意帮助了我。

tā chū yú hǎo yì bāng zhù le wǒ

He helped me out of goodwill.
24 勇于 yǒng yú — dare to HSK 6
- 勇 brave, courageous
- 于 in, at (forms verbal construction expressing willingness/courage to do something)
Example

我们要勇于承认错误。

wǒ men yào yǒng yú chéng rèn cuò wù

We must dare to admit our mistakes.
25 易于 yì yú — easy to HSK 6
- 易 easy, simple
- 于 to, for (preposition introducing the action)
Example

这个问题易于理解。

zhè ge wèn tí yì yú lǐ jiě

This problem is easy to understand.
26 源于 yuán yú — originate from HSK 6
- 源 source, origin
- 于 from, at (indicates source)
Example

他的灵感源于日常生活。

tā de líng gǎn yuán yú rì cháng shēng huó

His inspiration originates from daily life.
27 至于 zhì yú — as for HSK 6
- 至 to reach, arriving at (introduces a topic or point)
- 于 at, in (prepositional marker completing the compound)
Example

他去不去我不知道，至于我，我肯定会去的。

tā qù bù qù wǒ bù zhī dào zhì yú wǒ wǒ kěn dìng huì qù de

I don't know whether he'll go or not, but as for me, I'll definitely go.
28 限于 xiàn yú — to be limited to HSK 6
- 限 limit, restrict
- 于 to, at (preposition indicating the object of limitation)
Example

这个活动限于会员参加。

zhè ge huó dòng xiàn yú huì yuán cān jiā

This activity is limited to members only.
29 不亚于 bú yà yú — no less than HSK 7
- 不 not
- 亚 inferior to
- 于 to, than
Example

她的成就不亚于她的老师。

tā de chéng jiù bú yà yú tā de lǎo shī

Her achievements are no less than her teacher's.
30 介于 jiè yú — to lie between HSK 7
- 介 between, intermediate
- 于 at, in (positional preposition)
Example

这个城市的气候介于温带和亚热带之间。

zhè ge chéng shì de qì hòu jiè yú wēn dài hé yà rè dài zhī jiān

This city's climate lies between temperate and subtropical zones.
31 以至于 yǐ zhì yú — so that; to the extent that HSK 7
- 以 by means of; using (forms part of conjunction)
- 至 to reach; to arrive at (indicates extent)
- 于 at; in (preposition completing the conjunction)
Example

她太累了，以至于在会议上睡着了。

tā tài lèi le yǐ zhì yú zài huì yì shàng shuì zháo le

She was so tired that she fell asleep during the meeting.
32 基于 jī yú — based on HSK 7
- 基 foundation, basis
- 于 on, upon (prepositional marker)
Example

基于当前情况，我们需要改变计划。

jī yú dāng qián qíng kuàng wǒ men xū yào gǎi biàn jì huà

Based on the current situation, we need to change our plans.
33 居于 jū yú — to be located at; to reside in HSK 7
- 居 to be located; to reside
- 于 at; in (preposition)
Example

这座城市居于国家的中心位置。

zhè zuò chéng shì jū yú guó jiā de zhōng xīn wèi zhì

This city is located in the central position of the country.
34 归于 guī yú — to be attributed to HSK 7
- 归 to return to, to attribute to
- 于 to (prepositional function)
Example

这个成功归于团队的努力。

zhè ge chéng gōng guī yú tuán duì de nǔ lì

This success is attributed to the team's efforts.
35 忠于 zhōng yú — be loyal to HSK 7
- 忠 loyal, faithful, devoted
- 于 to, toward (indicates the object of loyalty)
Example

我们应该忠于祖国。

wǒ men yīng gāi zhōng yú zǔ guó

We should be loyal to our country.
36 急于 jí yú — eager to, anxious to HSK 7
- 急 urgent, hasty, impatient
- 于 to, in regard to (grammatical particle)
Example

我们不要急于下结论。

wǒ men bù yào jí yú xià jié lùn

We shouldn't be hasty to draw conclusions.
37 急于求成 jí yú qiú chéng — eager for quick success HSK 7
- 急 urgent, anxious, hasty
- 于 at, in (grammatical particle connecting adjective to verb)
- 求 seek, pursue, strive for
- 成 success, achievement, completion
Example

学习语言不能急于求成，需要循序渐进。

xué xí yǔ yán bù néng jí yú qiú chéng xū yào xún xù jiàn jìn

Learning a language cannot be rushed; one needs to proceed step by step.
38 无动于衷 wú dòng yú zhōng — remain indifferent HSK 7
- 无 no, without
- 动 move, be emotionally moved
- 于 in, at (grammatical particle)
- 衷 heart, innermost feelings
Example

面对别人的求助，他总是无动于衷。

miàn duì bié rén de qiú zhù tā zǒng shì wú dòng yú zhōng

Facing others' requests for help, he always remains indifferent.
39 无济于事 wú jì yú shì — to no avail; of no help; useless HSK 7
- 无 without; no (negation)
- 济 help; benefit; aid
- 于 to; for; with regard to
- 事 matter; affair; situation
Example

现在后悔也无济于事了。

xiàn zài hòu huǐ yě wú jì yú shì le

Regretting it now is of no help.
40 致力于 zhì lì yú — be committed to HSK 7
- 致 to direct, to devote
- 力 effort, strength
- 于 to, toward (preposition)
Example

我们公司致力于提供优质服务。

wǒ men gōng sī zhì lì yú tí gōng yōu zhì fú wù

Our company is committed to providing quality service.
41 趋于 qū yú — to tend toward HSK 7
- 趋 to tend, to move toward
- 于 toward, to (directional preposition)
Example

经济趋于稳定。

jīng jì qū yú wěn dìng

The economy tends toward stability.
42 鉴于 jiàn yú — in view of, given that, considering HSK 7
- 鉴 to examine, to consider
- 于 at, in (preposition linking to what follows)
Example

鉴于目前的情况，我们决定推迟会议。

jiàn yú mù qián de qíng kuàng wǒ men jué dìng tuī chí huì yì

In view of the current situation, we decided to postpone the meeting.

Structure & writing

1 于 yú — at; in; on (preposition of place or time)

于 is a component in 2 characters

HSK 7

吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 宇 yǔ eaves; by extension, a house or building

于 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

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Meaning of 于

于 yú — at; in; to