渝 (yú) - To change & Chongqing (abbreviation)

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yú ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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渝 · yú

To change;

Chongqing (abbreviation);

refers to the Yu River;

to betray or violate (as in an oath).

To changeChongqing (abbreviation)refers to the Yu River

Usage highlights

Chongqing abbreviationYu RiverNever changeViolate an oathChongqing cuisineChange one's mind

Synonyms

  • 变— to change, alter
  • 改— to change, modify
  • 渝盟— to violate an oath or treaty

Antonyms

  • 守— to guard, keep, abide by
  • 固— firm, solid, unchanging
  • 不渝— unchanging, steadfast (when used with negation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Chongqing is abbreviated as Yu (渝).
  • The Yu River flows through Chongqing (渝水).
  • His loyalty never changed (忠贞不渝).
  • They reached an agreement that cannot be altered (成约不渝).

Collocations

  • Chongqing abbreviation(渝)
  • Yu River(渝水)
  • Never change(不渝)
  • Violate an oath(渝盟)
  • Chongqing cuisine(渝菜)
  • Change one's mind(渝心)

Idioms

  • Unchanging loyalty(忠贞不渝)
  • Never wavering(始终不渝)
  • Faithful to the end(至死不渝)
  • Stand firm and unyielding(坚贞不渝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the Yu River in ancient Ba-Shu region, now primarily associated with Chongqing Municipality.
  • In classical usage, carries connotations of steadfastness and reliability when used with negation (不渝).
  • Modern usage dominated by geographical reference to Chongqing, one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities.

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