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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#2225DifficultyMedium
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)
1happy
2carefree
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About 豫
豫Simplified
15Strokes
豕Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 豫
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.
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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Pronunciation of 豫
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Phonosemantic compound. 象 represents the meaning and 予 represents the sound.
1The meaning half象 carries the sense.
2The sound half予 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayelephant
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 豫?
Decomposition of 豫
IDS Structure⿰予象
豫Full Character
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予yu2
left
象xiang4
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 豫?
How to say happy in Chinese
“happy” in Chinese is豫yù
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.
When to use 豫
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.
What learners get wrong
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 7 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.
