攸
How to Say
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Meaning: distant, far
💡 Think 'yo, you are so far away' — 攸 sounds like 'yo' and means distant.
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Character Story & Explanation
攸 (yōu) means 'distant' or 'far', often used in classical contexts to describe remote places or long-ago times. In modern Chinese, it appears in idioms and formal writing, like in the famous phrase '生命攸关' (matters of life and death), where 攸 adds a sense of urgency and significance. Its radical 攵 (to tap) hints at action, while the component 亻 (person) suggests a person setting off into the distance.
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