攸 (yōu) — (b.f., literary) that which; the place where (classical particle); (in the compound 攸关) of vital concern
Definition
A classical bound particle (often glossed 'that which; where') that almost always appears in the set compound 攸关 ('of vital concern'). You won't use 攸 on its own — learn it as part of 攸关, where it strengthens 'concern' to 'life-and-death importance'.
bound form
(b.f., literary) that whichthe place where (classical particle)(in the compound 攸关) of vital concern
Examples
- 攸。Zhè ge wèn tí yǔ nǐ de lì yì yōu guān.This issue is vitally related to your interests.
- 攸。Cǐ shì yōu guān zhòng dà.This matter is of great concern.
- 攸。Zhè shì tā xìng mìng yōu guān de shì.This is a matter of life and death for him.
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