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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
龥yùto beg, to implorex, 26 strokes, radical 龠
yù(yu4)yu T4
  1. 1to beg, to implore
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March 24, 2026

龥yù(yu4)

The character 龥 (yù) means to beg or implore. It is often used in contexts where someone is earnestly requesting something from another person, highlighting a sense of urgency or desperation in the plea.

Strokes26Radical龠
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of begging or imploring is often viewed with sympathy, especially in contexts involving the elderly or those in distress, reflecting the value placed on compassion and community support.

Memory tip

Imagine a dragon (the radical 龍) that is so hungry it has to beg for food. The character 龥 looks like a dragon with its elongated form, and 'yù' sounds like 'you,' as if the dragon is pleading with you for help.

Meanings of 龥

yù(yu4)
1to beg, to implore
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About 龥

龥Simplified
26Strokes
龠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 龥 with its variant characters like 吁 (yū), which also means to call out or sigh. This character is more formal and not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's best suited for written contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Though 龥 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its relationship with similar characters like 吁. Understanding the nuances between begging and calling out will help expand your comprehension of related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 龥 with 吁 (yū) when trying to express a plea. Instead of saying '我龥你' (I beg you), use '我请求你' (I request you) for clarity.

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Etymology of 龥

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

leaf

Semantic (meaning)頁
+
Phonetic (sound)龠
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Origin

龥 = 頁 + 龠. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 龥

IDS Structure⿰龠頁
龥Full character
=
龠yue4
left
頁ye4
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 龥?

How to say to beg, to implore in Chinese

“to beg, to implore” in Chinese is龥yù

The character 龥 (yù) means to beg or implore. It is often used in contexts where someone is earnestly requesting something from another person, highlighting a sense of urgency or desperation in the plea.

When to use 龥

Common mistakes include confusing 龥 with its variant characters like 吁 (yū), which also means to call out or sigh. This character is more formal and not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's best suited for written contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 龥 with 吁 (yū) when trying to express a plea. Instead of saying '我龥你' (I beg you), use '我请求你' (I request you) for clarity.

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Frequently asked questions about 龥

It is pronounced as 'yù', with a falling tone.

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