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(guān yú) - about, regarding, concerning in Mandarin

guān

Traditional: 關於

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Translation

about, regarding, concerning

Word origin

A compound of 关 (guan) 'concerning, with regard to' and 于 (yu), a classical preposition 'at, in, with respect to'. Together: 'about, regarding'.

Origin
compound
Root
关 (guan, 'concerning') + 于 (yu, classical preposition)

Stroke order

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Examples

Regarding this matter, I have something to say.

This book is about love.

Please tell me about yourself.

Regarding this issue, I have an opinion.

He wrote a book about history.

关于 (guān yú) - about, regarding, concerning.

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