尤 (yóu) - outstanding & particularly

尤Tone 2

yóu ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 尢

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尤 · yóu

outstanding;

particularly;

especially;

fault;

grievance;

surname

outstandingparticularlyespecially

Usage highlights

especiallyoutstandingfaultparticularlysurname Youselect the best

Synonyms

  • 特— special, particular
  • 殊— different, outstanding
  • 异— unusual, extraordinary

Antonyms

  • 常— ordinary, common
  • 普— universal, general

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an outstanding student (尤其优秀的学生).
  • I particularly like this book (我尤其喜欢这本书).
  • She bears no grudge against him (她对他并无怨尤).

Collocations

  • especially(尤其)
  • outstanding(尤物)
  • fault(怨尤)
  • particularly(尤甚)
  • surname You(尤姓)
  • select the best(择尤)

Idioms

  • To blame Heaven and reproach others(怨天尤人)
  • An object of exceptional beauty(尤物移人)
  • To punish the wicked and promote the good(惩恶劝尤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a wart or excrescence, later extended to mean 'outstanding' or 'particularly'.
  • Used as a surname since ancient times, with historical figures like You Mao, a Song dynasty bibliophile.
  • In Chinese culture, '尤物' refers to a woman of extraordinary beauty, often with connotations of being dangerously captivating.

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