yòu

common
literary

Meaning of

宥 means to forgive; to pardon; to show mercy. Pronounced yòu.

  • to forgive; to pardon; to show mercy

Character Info

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Components

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

Shàng
jiàn
yòu
 

I hope you will forgive me.

Kěn
qǐng
yuán
yòu
de
guò
shī
 

I earnestly request your forgiveness for my mistake.

Guó
wáng
kuān
yòu
le
zuì
fàn
 

The king pardoned that criminal.

zhōng
yán
ěr
 
wàng
xià
yòu
zhī
 

Since ancient times, honest advice has been harsh to the ear; I hope Your Majesty will forgive it.