于
yú
Meaning
- (of time or place) in; at; on
- (indicating any indirect relation) to; toward; vis-à-vis; with regard to; for
- (used in comparison) than
- (used in the passive voice) by
Definition
介词，表示在、从、对、由于等关系。
A preposition indicating 'in', 'from', 'to', 'for', 'due to', etc.
Usage
用于引出时间、地点、方向、对象、原因等。
Used to introduce time, place, direction, object, reason, etc.
Examples
- 1 他出生于1990年。 (He was born in 1990.)
- 2 这本书关于历史。 (This book is about history.)
- 3 我们终于到达于车站。 (We finally arrived at the station.)
- 4 成功源于努力。 (Success comes from hard work.)
- 5 她善于沟通。 (She is good at communication.)
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