() - to consent, to approve & a surname

Tone 2

yú | 9 strokes | radical: 人

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to consent, to approve;

a surname;

in ancient Chinese medicine, refers to acupuncture points or transport points where qi flows.

to consent, to approvea surnamein ancient Chinese medicine, refers to acupuncture points

Usage highlights

to consentacupuncture pointsurname Yutransport pointYu the Elderto nod in agreement

Synonyms

  • to permit, to allow
  • to permit, to agree
  • to promise, to agree

Antonyms

  • to deny, to refuse
  • to reject, to refuse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave his consent (俞允).
  • The patient's acupuncture points (俞穴) were stimulated.
  • Mr. Yu is our teacher (俞老师).
  • Ancient texts record Yu's approval (伯俞).

Collocations

  • to consent(俞允)
  • acupuncture point(俞穴)
  • surname Yu(俞姓)
  • transport point(俞府)
  • Yu the Elder(伯俞)
  • to nod in agreement(俞俞)

Idioms

  • All in harmony(都俞吁咈)
  • Nodding in agreement(俞俞之态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese texts, '俞' was used by emperors or superiors to express consent or approval.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, '俞' refers to specific points on the body where qi is transported, crucial in acupuncture and moxibustion.
  • As a surname, Yu is one of the common Chinese surnames with historical origins.

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