Definition
幽 is a bound form (黏着语素) that cannot stand alone as a word. It appears as the first element in compound words to convey a sense of remoteness, seclusion, or concealed depth. Common compounds include 幽静 (secluded and quiet) and 幽暗 (dim and hidden), which evoke a quiet, withdrawn atmosphere. As a bound form, you'll almost always encounter it attached to another character, so focus on learning the full compounds rather than using 幽 by itself.
b.f.
(bound form) remote and secluded(bound form) secretivehidden (in compounds like 幽暗, 幽闭)
Examples
- ，。Zhège xiǎo shāncūn fēicháng yōu jìng, hěn shǎo yǒu wàirén lái.This small mountain village is very secluded and quiet; very few outsiders come.
- ，。Shāndòng lǐ shífēn yōu àn, zǒu jìnqù shénme dōu kàn bú jiàn.The cave is extremely dim and hidden; once you go in, you can't see anything.
- 。Zhè tiáo yōu shēn de xiǎo lù tōng xiàng yí piàn gǔlǎo de sēnlín.This deep and remote path leads to an ancient forest.
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