Is 扵 still used in modern Chinese?

No, 扵 is considered an archaic variant and is rarely used in modern writing. It has been largely replaced by 於 and 于.

Where would I encounter the character 扵?

You might find 扵 in classical Chinese texts, historical documents, traditional publications, or specialized academic works on paleography.

What is the difference between 扵, 於, and 于?

扵 is an archaic variant; 於 is the traditional form used in classical and formal contexts; 于 is the simplified form commonly used in modern Chinese. They share similar grammatical functions.

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扵 · yú

An archaic variant of 於/于, meaning 'in', 'at', 'on', 'to', 'from', or used as a grammatical particle.

An archaic variant of 於/于, meaning 'in', 'at',

Usage highlights

In/at/onTo/fromRegarding/concerningCompared withUsed in classical texts

Synonyms

於— in, at, on (modern equivalent)
于— in, at, on (simplified equivalent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

Born in a certain year (扵某年出生).
Located at a certain place (扵某地).
Used as a grammatical particle in classical texts (扵文言文中).

Collocations

In/at/on(扵 - classical form)
To/from(扵 - classical form)
Regarding/concerning(扵 - classical form)
Compared with(扵 - classical form)
Used in classical texts(扵古籍中)

Idioms

Ask for fish from a tree(缘木求鱼 - classical variant)
Green comes from blue but excels blue(青出扵蓝)
To die a worthy death(死扵其职)

Cultural background

FAQ

扵 is an archaic variant character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical documents.
It was commonly used during certain historical periods before being largely replaced by 於 and 于 in modern usage.
The character appears in some historical inscriptions, manuscripts, and traditional publications.

扵 (yú) - An archaic variant of 於/于, meaning 'in', 'at',