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March 24, 2026
與yǔ(yu3)
The character 與 (yǔ) primarily means 'and' or 'with,' indicating a relationship or connection between entities. It can also imply giving or granting something to someone, making it versatile in both conjunction and action contexts.
Strokes13Radical臼Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of giving and sharing is highly valued, often reflected in social interactions and business practices. 與 embodies this spirit of connection and collaboration.
Memory Tip
Imagine two friends standing together, holding hands (representing 'and' or 'with'). The character 與 can be visualized as a person (the left side) reaching out to another person (the right side), symbolizing the act of giving or granting.
Meanings of 與
yǔ(yu3)
1and; with; to; for; to give, to grant
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臼Radical
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two friends standing together, holding hands (representing 'and' or 'with'). The character 與 can be visualized as a person (the left side) reaching out to another person (the right side), symbolizing the act of giving or granting.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 與 (yǔ) with similar-sounding words like 于 (yú), which has a different meaning. 與 is more commonly used in written or formal contexts, while its spoken counterpart, 和 (hé), is more informal.
HSK Study Tips
While 與 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is essential for learners at higher levels as it appears in many idiomatic expressions and formal writings. Focus on its usage in conjunctions and as a verb to enhance your understanding of complex sentences.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of giving and sharing is highly valued, often reflected in social interactions and business practices. 與 embodies this spirit of connection and collaboration.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 與 in informal conversations where 和 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我與他一起' (Wǒ yǔ tā yīqǐ) instead of '我和他一起' (Wǒ hé tā yīqǐ) can sound overly formal.
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Simplified form of 與. Phonosemantic compound. 舁 represents the meaning and 牙 represents the sound. The traditional component 舁 was removed for simplification.
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Cultural Notes for 與
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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of giving and sharing is highly valued, often reflected in social interactions and business practices. 與 embodies this spirit of connection and collaboration.
Word Family of 與
Words Containing This Character19
与yǔand與
参与cānyùto participate (in sth)參與
与众不同yǔzhòngbùtóngto stand out from the masses (idiom)與眾不同
与此同时yǔcǐtóngshíat the same time與此同時
与否yǔfǒuwhether or not (at the end of a phrase)與否
与其yǔqírather than...與其
无与伦比incomparable無與倫比
参与者participant參與者
与世隔绝to be cut off from the rest of the world (idiom)與世隔絕
与会to participate in a meeting與會
事与愿违things turn out contrary to the way one wishes (idiom)事與願違
赠与to grant贈與
与日俱增yǔrìjùzēngto increase steadily與日俱增
与生俱来inherent與生俱來
与人为善to help others與人為善
与世无争to stand aloof from worldly affairs與世無爭
荣辱与共(of friends or partners) to share both the honor and the disgrace (idiom)榮辱與共
与世长辞to die與世長辭
鱼与熊掌you can't always get everything you want魚與熊掌
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Frequently Asked Questions about 與
You can use 與 to connect two nouns, like in the sentence '我與你去商店' (Wǒ yǔ nǐ qù shāngdiàn), meaning 'I will go to the store with you.'
While 與 can be used in spoken Chinese, it is more common in written and formal contexts. In everyday speech, you might prefer using 和 (hé) for 'and'.
Not always; 與 is typically used in more formal contexts, while 和 is more versatile and common in casual speech.
