于 (jyu1) — a surname in Cantonese
jyuˉ¹于Mandarin Pinyin: yu2
Meaning of 于
nouna surname
nounproceed
Example Sentences with 于
對不起，由於下雨，所以我遲到了。
I'm sorry, I was late because of the rain.
可惜那天限於時間，我們沒有就這個問題作深入的交談。
Unfortunately, owing to the lack of time that day, we weren't able to discuss this problem in depth.
對於他這種地位的人來說, 這樣的行為是不莊重的。
Such conduct is undignified for a person of his position.
我今朝發咗個夢，係關於你嘅。 喺夢裡面我見到你同我一齊玩器械。
This morning I had a dream, it was about you. In the dream I saw us playing the equipment together
綁匪懾於法律威嚴及時懸崖勒馬，算他們聰明。
The kidnappers, being fearful of the strict laws, were clever to pull back and stop before it became too late.
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