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善于 (shàn yú) — Chinese word meaning

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善于 (shàn yú) is a Chinese word: to be good at. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 善于

动 dòng verb

to be good at

她善于解决问题。

tā shàn yú jiě jué wèn tí

She is good at solving problems.

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Word breakdown

善 shàn — good, skilled

Words with this character (7)
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于 yú — at, in (preposition indicating domain)

Words with this character (41)
  • 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 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.

  • 12 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.

  • 13 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.

  • 14 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.

  • 15 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.

  • 16 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.

  • 17 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.

  • 18 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.

  • 19 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.

  • 20 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.

  • 21 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.

  • 22 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.

  • 23 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.

  • 24 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.

  • 25 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.

  • 26 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.

  • 27 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.

  • 28 不亚于 bú yà yú — no less than HSK 7
    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.

  • 29 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.

  • 30 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.

  • 31 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.

  • 32 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.

  • 33 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.

  • 34 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.

  • 35 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.

  • 36 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.

  • 37 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.

  • 38 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.

  • 39 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.

  • 40 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.

  • 41 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 善 shàn — kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶)
善 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
膳 shàn meal; food

consists of

1.1 羊 yáng — sheep or goat (mammal with horns, including domestic breeds like sheep and goats, and wild species like gazelles and antelopes; wool, hide, bone, and horn used as industrial materials; meat and milk edible)
羊 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
样 yàng shape; appearance; state of affairs
HSK 2
着 zhuó to wear (clothing)
HSK 3
养 yǎng to provide for; to support financially 差 chā mistake; error 糕 gāo cake or pastry made from rice flour or wheat flour, e.g. 年糕, 蜂糕, 蛋糕 鲜 xiān freshly slaughtered or harvested; not stored for a long time
HSK 4
洋 yáng ocean (the vast body of salt water covering about 70% of Earth's surface, divided into four parts: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic Oceans) 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑") 羞 xiū feel embarrassed; be bashful; shy 羡 xiàn to envy, to admire and desire 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 盖 gài lid; cover (placed on top of an object) 群 qún a group of people or things gathered together
HSK 6
氧 yǎng oxygen (chemical element, symbol O, atomic number 8) 痒 yǎng itchy; an itching sensation on the skin 祥 xiáng auspicious; fortunate
HSK 7
姜 jiāng ginger plant (perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers, rarely blooming) 漾 yàng ripple on the water surface 翔 xiáng to soar with wings spread, glide in circles
1.2 丷 bā — divide/separate, the number eight
丷 is a component in 24 characters
HSK 1
关 guān to close; to shut 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 半 bàn one half; half (used before the measure word when there is no whole number, or after when there is) 商 shāng to discuss, to consult with others 来 lái to come (toward the speaker), opposite of 去
HSK 2
旁 páng side; nearby
HSK 3
南 nán south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north) 平 píng flat; level; even (like the surface of still water) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble
HSK 4
产 chǎn to give birth 并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 首 shǒu head; skull
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶)
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 夹 jiā to clamp; to press from both sides to hold something in place 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology
HSK 7
兑 duì exchange (old gold or silver items for new ones at a jewelry shop) 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 凿 záo chisel (a hand tool with a blade for carving or boring) 啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺)
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邃 suì deep and distant (of time or space) 隧 suì tunnel; underground or mountain passage
1.3 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
1.4 口 kǒu — mouth (organ for eating and drinking, sometimes part of the vocal apparatus)
口 is a component in 181 characters
HSK 1
中 zhōng center; middle point equidistant from all sides 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 亮 liàng bright; luminous 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 叫 jiào to cry out; to shout (of people or animals expressing emotion or desire)
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可 kě yes; correct; to permit 号 hào name; appellation 吃 chī to eat; to chew and swallow food (including sipping and drinking) 同 tóng same; identical (opposite of '异') 名 míng name; appellation of a person or thing 吗 ma same as "嘛" 吧 ba sentence-final particle softening tone of imperatives; expressing suggestion, consultation, command, or request 听 tīng to listen; to hear 呢 ne particle used at the end of interrogative sentences to prompt or press for an answer 和 hé harmonious; peaceful 哪 nǎ which (followed by a measure word or numeral + measure word, to identify one or more among several people or things) 唱 chàng to sing; to produce musical sounds with the voice 喂 wèi hey; hello (interjection used as a greeting) 喜 xǐ happy; joyful (opposite of 悲) 喝 hē to drink (liquid or fluid food) 回 huí to wind, circle, or rotate 知 zhī knowledge, learning 问 wèn to ask a question about something unknown or unclear 高 gāo tall; high (opposite of 'low')
HSK 2
告 gào to tell, inform, or announce something to others 周 zhōu periphery; circle 咖 kā coffee (evergreen shrub or small tree grown in the tropics; white flowers, red fruit; seeds used to make a beverage; also refers to the beverage itself) 啊 ā interjection of admiration or surprise 啡 fēi used in '咖啡' (coffee): an evergreen shrub/small tree whose roasted seeds are ground to make the beverage coffee
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虽 suī although; even though (used in the first clause, often paired with 'but' in the second clause)
HSK 3
加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 句 jù sentence (a linguistic unit composed of words and phrases expressing a complete idea) 史 shǐ history; historical records and the study of history 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 员 yuán person engaged in work or study
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咱 zán we (inclusive of both speaker and listener), equivalent to "咱们" 响 xiǎng echo; reverberation 哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 啤 pí beer (low-alcohol drink brewed from barley and hops, with foam and a slightly bitter taste) 嘴 zuǐ mouth (of a person or animal); organ for eating and speaking 如 rú to suit; to follow; in accordance with 害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益) 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 或 huò perhaps; maybe 束 shù to tie; to bind 船 chuán boat; ship (primary watercraft, various types, also used in aerospace) 言 yán (lit.) to speak; to say 铅 qiān lead (metallic element, symbol Pb)
HSK 4
京 jīng capital city of a country 兄 xiōng older brother 免 miǎn to remove; to eliminate 另 lìng other; another 台 tái a raised flat platform for observation
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叶 yè leaf (of a plant) 各 gè each; every (referring to different persons or things) 否 fǒu not; used before action morphemes to express negation 吸 xī to inhale or draw liquid/gas into the body (opposite of 呼, though 呼 is limited to breath) 吹 chuī to blow (air from the mouth) 味 wèi taste; flavor perceived by the tongue 呼 hū to exhale; breathe out (opposite of inhale) 命 mìng life; the living force of organisms 咳 ké to cough 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 品 pǐn article; item; object 售 shòu to sell; to vend 喊 hǎn to shout; to yell loudly 嗯 ǹg grunt of agreement or acknowledgment 嗽 sòu to cough; see 咳 (ké) 象 xiàng elephant (the large mammal)
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享 xiǎng to possess; to obtain 占 zhàn to occupy; to seize 古 gǔ ancient; of a bygone era, opposite of 'present' 召 zhào to summon, to call 吨 dūn ton (metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kg)
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含 hán hold something in the mouth without swallowing or spitting 吵 chǎo noisy and chaotic; disturbing 呀 yā exclamation of surprise or doubt 咨 zī to consult or inquire of others 咬 yǎo to bite (with upper and lower teeth, to grip or sever something) 哈 hā to open the mouth and breathe out 哎 āi exclamation of dissatisfaction or reminder 哦 ò oh (expressing realization or understanding) 哲 zhé a wise and intelligent person 唉 ài exclamation of grief or regret 唯 wéi solely, only 善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 喻 yù to explain; to make someone understand 器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 局 jú chessboard 扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 沿 yán along (a river, road, or edge of something) 骂 mà to insult or abuse with crude or malicious words
HSK 6
串 chuàn to thread or string things together 吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 吓 xià to frighten; to scare
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吞 tūn to swallow whole or in chunks without chewing 启 qǐ to open 呆 dāi foolish; stupid 呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 哇 wā onomatopoeia for crying or vomiting sounds 啦 la sentence-final particle (fusion of 了 and 啊); indicates completion, change, or a new situation, with exclamatory or surprised tone 喷 pēn to spurt or spray out (liquid, gas, powder, etc.) under pressure 嗓 sǎng throat; larynx 嘛 ma particle indicating something is obvious or self-evident 嘲 cháo 嘿 hēi hey (greeting or to get attention) 噪 zào （of birds or insects）to chirp or buzz noisily 尚 shàng to revere; to value highly 毫 háo fine, pointed hair on a person or animal 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
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亭 tíng pavilion; open-sided roofed structure for rest, built by a road or in a garden 侃 kǎn (lit.) upright and forthright 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals) 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 叭 ba
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叮 dīng to sting or bite (of mosquitoes, etc., piercing skin to suck blood) 叹 tàn to sigh out of worry or sorrow 叼 diāo to hold in the mouth 吁 yù to appeal or call out for a demand 吏 lì government official in ancient times 君 jūn monarch; sovereign 吝 lìn miserly; stingy with one's possessions 吟 yín to chant or recite with a cadence 吩 fēn (colloq.) to instruct or order verbally; to tell someone to do something (used in 吩咐) 吭 kēng to make a sound; to speak 吻 wěn lips 吼 hǒu (of a fierce animal) to roar 呐 nà shout loudly; cry out (see 呐喊) 呕 ǒu to vomit 呛 qiàng to irritate the nose or throat (of a pungent or acrid gas) 呜 wū onomatopoeia for wind, whistles, crying, etc. 呵 hē to scold angrily 呻 shēn to chant; to recite 咀 jǔ to chew and savour slowly in the mouth 咐 fù to instruct or order verbally; to enjoin; to tell someone what to do or not to do 咕 gu onomatopoeia for the sound of a hen or certain birds clucking/cooing 咙 lóng throat; used in 喉咙 (throat) 咧 liě (of the mouth) open to one side; curl sideways 咽 yān pharynx (the muscular tube at the back of the mouth connecting the nasal cavity, oral cavity, and larynx) 哀 āi sorrowful; grieved 哄 hǒng to deceive; to cheat 哆 duō to shiver, tremble (as in 哆嗦) 哑 yǎ mute; unable to speak due to a physical defect or illness 哗 huá noisy and clamorous; loud and chaotic uproar 哨 shào to patrol, to scout 哺 bǔ to feed (a young child or animal); to nurse 哼 hēng to groan or moan in pain 哽 gěng to have food stuck in the throat 唆 suo to instigate; to incite someone to do wrong 唇 chún lip; the muscular tissue around the mouth of humans or certain animals 唐 táng boastful; exaggerated (in speech) 唠 láo see "唠叨": to talk endlessly; to nag 唤 huàn to call out loudly to get someone's attention or summon them 唬 hu 唾 tuò saliva; spittle 啃 kěn to gnaw; to nibble at something hard 啰 luō see '啰唆': (of speech) verbose; (of matters) trivial and troublesome; to repeat oneself tediously 啸 xiào to whistle (with pursed lips, producing a long clear sound) 喇 lǎ see 喇叭: ① wind instrument, narrow at top and flared at bottom, amplifies sound; ② horn-shaped object with amplifying function 喉 hóu larynx; throat (the organ connecting the pharynx and trachea, used for breathing and phonation) 喘 chuǎn to breathe rapidly; to pant 喧 xuān loud and noisy; clamorous 嗅 xiù to smell; to sniff and distinguish odors 嗜 shì to love, to have a particular fondness for 嗦 suo see '哆嗦': involuntary trembling of the body from external stimulation 嘀 dí used in "嘀咕": ① mutter to oneself; ② feel uneasy, be uncertain 嘈 cáo noisy; clamorous 嘱 zhǔ to enjoin; to instruct 噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 嚏 tì (lit.) to sneeze 嚣 xiāo noisy; clamorous 嚷 rǎng to shout loudly 嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 燕 yàn swallow (bird with small body, long pointed wings, and forked tail) 辟 pì incisive; penetrating; profound 鄙 bǐ vulgar; base; crude 鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼) 鸣 míng (of birds) to chirp; (of animals or insects) to cry or make sounds

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2 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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