犹
like; as; still; yet; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesconjunction
like; as; similar to
literaryUsed in literary contexts to draw comparisons between two things.
Though dead, he lives on; his spirit will always be in our hearts.
Going too far is as bad as not going far enough; one must grasp the proper measure in everything.
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His smile is as warm as the sun.
The lake surface is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the willow trees on the bank.
That scenery is like a poem or a painting, making people get lost in it.
adverb
still; yet; even
literaryUsed in literary contexts to indicate that a state or action continues or persists, or to emphasize a situation that exists despite conditions.
Many years have passed, and that memory is still fresh in my mind.
A cornered beast will still fight; we cannot underestimate the enemy's resistance.
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Even now, he still does not know to repent.
Over eighty years old, he can still walk as fast as a fly.
The enemy army still holds out in a corner, refusing to surrender.
noun
surname You
Refers to the Chinese surname You.
My Chinese teacher's surname is You; everyone likes him very much.
Mr. You is a new colleague in our company.
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There are many famous people with the surname You in history.
Aunt You brought us fruit today.
May I ask your surname? My surname is You.