寓 (yù) - To reside, dwell & to imply, contain

寓Tone 4

yù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

寓 · yù

To reside, dwell;

to imply, contain;

to entrust;

a residence or lodging.

To reside, dwellto imply, containto entrust

Usage highlights

FableApartmentResidenceEmbassyTo implyTo lodge

Synonyms

  • 居— to reside, dwell
  • 住— to live, reside
  • 含— to contain, imply

Antonyms

  • 露— to reveal, expose
  • 显— to show, display

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They live in an apartment (公寓).
  • The story contains a moral lesson (寓言).
  • This is a student dormitory (学生寓所).
  • He works in the embassy (大使馆).

Collocations

  • Fable(寓言)
  • Apartment(公寓)
  • Residence(寓所)
  • Embassy(大使馆)
  • To imply(寓意)
  • To lodge(寄寓)

Idioms

  • A story with a moral(寓言故事)
  • Deep meaning contained within(寓意深长)
  • Temporary lodging(寄寓他乡)
  • Residing in simplicity(寓居于简)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, '寓' often appears in philosophical texts to convey deeper meanings through simple stories.
  • The character reflects traditional values of finding wisdom in everyday life and temporary dwellings.
  • Commonly used in modern contexts for residential buildings and diplomatic establishments.

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