jyu1于
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Yaleyū
Definition
A Chinese surname, usually transliterated as Yu or Yue.
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How it's used
Primarily used as a surname, this character is distinct from the preposition 於 which is common in formal written Chinese. In Hong Kong, it is frequently romanized as Yu or Yue depending on the family's preference. It rarely appears in everyday vocabulary outside of names or specific historical references.
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Common mistake
Beginners often confuse this with 於, which is a preposition meaning at or in. Remember that 于 is almost exclusively a surname in modern Cantonese usage.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
