HSK 6
于
于 (yú) - Preposition indicating place/time/state
Explanation
'于' is a formal preposition, equivalent to 'at', 'in', 'on' in English, usually used in writing or formal contexts. It is placed after a verb to indicate place (e.g. 生活于 - to live in), time (e.g. 出生于 - to be born in/on), or state. Compared to '在', '于' is more formal and literary.
Examples
Learn “于” effectively
The grammar point “于” (于 (yú) - Preposition indicating place/time/state) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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