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“yu” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyú

Example

我朋友的姓是余。wǒ péng yǒu de xìng shì yú

My friend's surname is Yu.

Illustration for 余 (yu)

How to say “yu” in Chinese

“Yu” in Chinese is 余 (yú).

What carries over from before, whether a portion left behind or a family name passed on.

Full entry for 余: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 余

我认识几个余姓的人。wǒ rèn shí jǐ gè yú xìng de rén

I know several people with the surname Yu.

Tips for using 余

  • Chinese names usually place the family name before the given name, so the first element of a full name often identifies the family rather than the individual.

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