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Be cautious as 毓 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may sound too formal in casual settings. It often appears in literary works or names, such as in the names of famous scholars. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.
This character is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance your grasp of classical texts. Focus on its components, especially the radical 母, to link it to other words related to family and nurturing.
Learners often confuse 毓 with similar-sounding characters like 育 (yù), which means to nurture or rear without the same formal nuance. Ensure you use 毓 in appropriate contexts related to education or upbringing.
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Etymology of 毓
mother
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How to say to give birth to; to raise; to educate in Chinese
“to give birth to; to raise; to educate” in Chinese is毓
The character 毓 (yù) primarily means to give birth to, raise, or educate. It is often used in literary or formal contexts, referring to the nurturing or development of a person, particularly in terms of education or upbringing.
When to use 毓
Be cautious as 毓 is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may sound too formal in casual settings. It often appears in literary works or names, such as in the names of famous scholars. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 毓 with similar-sounding characters like 育 (yù), which means to nurture or rear without the same formal nuance. Ensure you use 毓 in appropriate contexts related to education or upbringing.
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Grammar patterns of 毓
毓 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 3 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.
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____芳已搬来,云霖却又搬走了.
Yufang moves in but immediately Yulin moves out.
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