Definition
郁 is a bound form (b.f.) — it cannot stand alone as a word. It appears in compounds with two common meanings: 'fragrant, rich in aroma' (e.g., 浓郁 nóngyù 'strong fragrance') and 'gloomy, depressed' (e.g., 忧郁 yōuyù 'melancholy'). It is also a surname (郁 Yù).
b.f.
(bound form) fragrantrich (in aroma)(bound form) gloomydepressed
Examples
- 。Huāyuán lǐ huāxiāng nóng yù.The garden has a strong floral fragrance.
- ，。Tā zuìjìn xīnqíng yōu yù, bú ài shuōhuà.He's been feeling depressed lately and doesn't like to talk.
- 郁。yù xiānsheng shì yí wèi zhùmíng de zuòjiā.Mr. Yu is a famous writer.
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