于
preposition; suffix; surname
Meanings
9 senses · 45 examplespreposition
at; in; on
formalUsed to indicate a specific time, location or scope of an action.
She was born in 1949.
The incoming letter was received a few days ago.
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The Yellow River originates in Qinghai.
This project will start next month.
He mentioned the topic about environmental protection at the meeting.
preposition
toward; to
formalUsed to point out the target or direction of an action.
He asked the teacher about learning methods that are like asking a blind man for directions.
He shared the good news with his close friends to comfort them.
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Local residents turned to the rescue team for help one after another.
We should dedicate our kindness to society.
He expressed his gratitude through his words and actions.
preposition
for; to
formalUsed to indicate the recipient or beneficiary of an action.
We should not shift blame to other people.
He dedicated his entire life to scientific research.
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This gift is given to you.
We should dedicate our love to public welfare undertakings.
He poured all his energy into the education career.
preposition
to; for; towards
formalUsed to indicate the object or scope of an attitude or action.
We should be loyal to our motherland.
This policy is beneficial to all the people.
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The current situation is favorable to us.
He has his own opinions on this issue.
We should be strict with ourselves and lenient towards others.
preposition
from; out of
formalUsed to indicate the starting point or source of an action.
Indigo is extracted from indigo grass but is deeper in color than the grass.
His success comes from his own hard work.
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This idea came from accidental inspiration.
Most of his knowledge comes from books.
This matter was completely out of voluntary will.
preposition
than
formalUsed to compare two things, usually after an adjective.
The size of an elephant is much larger than that of a cow.
This year's income is less than last year's.
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The quality of this product is higher than similar products.
Today's temperature is lower than yesterday's.
His ability is far better than mine.
preposition
by; to be
literaryUsed after a verb to indicate the agent of a passive action, often used in classical Chinese expressions.
His work was laughed at by experts.
This plan was restricted due to insufficient funds.
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His mistake was attributed to carelessness.
This plan is credited to the team's hard work.
His success is attributed to good opportunities.
suffix
verb suffix
formalAttached to verbs to form fixed two-syllable verbs, no independent meaning.
This plan meets our expectations.
This regulation falls within the scope of school management.
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His speech focuses on the importance of teamwork.
This work will be completed by next Monday.
This issue is related to our future development.
suffix
adjective suffix
formalAttached to adjectives to form fixed two-syllable adjectives, indicating the degree or possibility of an action.
He is a responsible leader.
He is good at scheduling team work.
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This question is easy to understand.
This task is difficult to complete.
He is proficient in painting art.