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March 24, 2026
豫yù(Yu4)
The character 豫 (yù) primarily serves as an abbreviation for Henan province in central China. It conveys meanings of being carefree, relaxed, or at ease, and it also acts as a variant of characters like 預 (yù) and 與 (yǔ). In use, it often reflects a sense of leisure or a carefree attitude.
Strokes15Radical豕Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
豫 is significant in Chinese culture as it represents Henan province, which is considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization and has a rich history, including the Yellow River's importance. Understanding this character can deepen your appreciation of regional cultural contexts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'happy' pig (豕) relaxing under a tree (月) - the pig is 豫 (yù), representing joy and relaxation. The shape of the character can remind you of a pig in a peaceful setting, emphasizing its meanings of ease and carefreeness.
Meanings of 豫
yù(Yu4)
1abbr. for Henan province 河南 in central China
2happy
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豫Simplified
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豕Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 豫
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'happy' pig (豕) relaxing under a tree (月) - the pig is 豫 (yù), representing joy and relaxation. The shape of the character can remind you of a pig in a peaceful setting, emphasizing its meanings of ease and carefreeness.
Usage Notes
Although 豫 is less common in everyday conversation, it appears in specific contexts related to Henan province or literary expressions of relaxation. Be cautious with pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in more formal or literary contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an advanced character, 豫 does not appear in the HSK levels but connects to HSK 6 vocabulary related to geography and cultural references of regions in China. Students should focus on recognizing its use in historical and literary texts.
Cultural Note
豫 is significant in Chinese culture as it represents Henan province, which is considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization and has a rich history, including the Yellow River's importance. Understanding this character can deepen your appreciation of regional cultural contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 豫 with its variants like 預 (yù) or 與 (yǔ). For example, using 豫 when discussing future plans would be incorrect; instead, use 預 (yù) for 'to predict' or 'to prepare'.
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Grammar Patterns of 豫
豫 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 9 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Mirella approached him and, after a brief hesitation, shook his hand.
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20%到40%的选民还犹豫不决。
20% 20%40% dào 40% de xuǎn mín huán yóu yù。
20 to 40 per cent of the voters are undecided.
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她犹豫了一下，带着迟疑的微笑把手伸了出去。
tā yóu yù le yī xià， ， dài zháo chí yí de wēi xiào bǎ shǒu shēn le chū。
With some hesitation and an uncertain smile, she held out her hand.
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我刚开始投诉时很犹豫不决。
wǒ gāng kāi shǐ tóu sù shí hěn yóu yù bù jué。
My first attempts at complaining were rather tentative.
Cultural Notes for 豫
🏮Cultural insight
豫 is significant in Chinese culture as it represents Henan province, which is considered the birthplace of Chinese civilization and has a rich history, including the Yellow River's importance. Understanding this character can deepen your appreciation of regional cultural contexts.
Word Family of 豫
Words Containing This Character8
犹豫yóuyùto hesitate猶豫
毫不犹豫háobùyóuyùwithout the slightest hesitation毫不猶豫
犹豫不决yóuyùbùjuéhesitancy猶豫不決
豫yùhappy
豫剧Henan opera豫劇
李豫Li Yu, personal name of ninth Tang emperor Taizong 代宗[Tàizōng] (727-779), reigned 762-779
宿豫区Suyu district of Suqian city 宿遷市|宿迁市[Sùqiānshì], Jiangsu宿豫區
宿豫Suyu district of Suqian city 宿遷市|宿迁市[Sùqiānshì], Jiangsu
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What does 犹豫 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 豫
豫 primarily refers to Henan province and conveys meanings of being carefree or at ease.
No, 豫 is more common in formal or literary contexts.
