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呼 (hū) vs 籲 (yù) — use 籲 (yù) for a more formal or literary appeal compared to the more general 呼 (hū) which can mean to call or shout.
籲 (yù) is typically used in formal writing or speeches rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 籲請 (yùqǐng - to implore/request) and 籲求 (yùqiú - to appeal for). Be careful with the tone; it can be easily confused with similar-sounding words.
Although not part of the official HSK levels, 籲 (yù) relates to other words about requests and appeals, such as 要求 (yàoqiú - to demand). Students should focus on the context in which 籲 is typically used, enhancing their understanding of formal language.
Learners often confuse 籲 with similar characters like 請 (qǐng - to ask or request), leading to incorrect usage in casual contexts. For example, saying '我籲你来' (wǒ yù nǐ lái - I appeal to you to come) sounds overly formal and should be replaced with '我请你来' (wǒ qǐng nǐ lái).
Pronunciation of 籲
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Etymology of 籲
Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 于 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籲.
To beg 龥 by playing a bamboo flute 录; 龥 also provides the pronunciation
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Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 于 represents the sound. Simplified form of 籲.
- 1The giveawayTo beg 龥 by playing a bamboo flute 录; 龥 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to appeal, to request; to beg, to implore in Chinese
“to appeal, to request; to beg, to implore” in Chinese is籲
The character 籲 (yù) means to appeal, request, or implore someone for something. It is often used in formal or literary contexts, conveying a sense of earnestness and urgency in making a plea or request.
When to use 籲
籲 (yù) is typically used in formal writing or speeches rather than in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 籲請 (yùqǐng - to implore/request) and 籲求 (yùqiú - to appeal for). Be careful with the tone; it can be easily confused with similar-sounding words.
籲 or something close to it
呼 (hū) vs 籲 (yù) — use 籲 (yù) for a more formal or literary appeal compared to the more general 呼 (hū) which can mean to call or shout.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 籲 with similar characters like 請 (qǐng - to ask or request), leading to incorrect usage in casual contexts. For example, saying '我籲你来' (wǒ yù nǐ lái - I appeal to you to come) sounds overly formal and should be replaced with '我请你来' (wǒ qǐng nǐ lái).
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Word Family of 籲
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Frequently Asked Questions about 籲
No, 籲 is more commonly found in formal or literary contexts rather than casual speech.
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