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Comparing 关于 ("guānyú") and 对于 ("duìyú")

关于 guānyú

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

关于 vs 对于

Translations

  • when to use 关于 and when 对于

Definition

关于和对于都是介词，但用法不同。关于表示涉及的范围或主题，对于表示对象或关系。

Both 关于 and 对于 are prepositions, but they are used differently. 关于 indicates the scope or topic involved, while 对于 indicates the object or relationship.

Usage

关于用于引出话题、主题或某方面，常用于标题或文章开头。对于用于引出动作的对象或比较的对象，常与'来说'连用。

关于 is used to introduce a topic, subject, or aspect, often in titles or at the beginning of articles. 对于 is used to introduce the object of an action or comparison, often used with '来说'.

Examples

  • 1 关于这个问题，我们还需要进一步讨论。(Regarding this issue, we need further discussion.)
  • 2 对于这个问题，我没有什么意见。(As for this issue, I have no opinion.)
  • 3 关于环境保护的会议将于明天召开。(The meeting about environmental protection will be held tomorrow.)
  • 4 对于他来说，学习中文并不难。(For him, learning Chinese is not difficult.)
  • 5 关于这个方案，我们还需要更多的数据。(Regarding this plan, we need more data.)
  • 6 对于这个方案，我表示赞成。(As for this plan, I agree.)
  • 7 关于他的过去，我们一无所知。(About his past, we know nothing.)
  • 8 对于他的行为，我们感到失望。(Regarding his behavior, we are disappointed.)
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