Definitions

yōu (adjective) excellent; superior

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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The character 优 (traditional: 優) is a phono-semantic compound with the human radical 亻 on the left and the phonetic component 憂 (meaning sorrow or worry) on the right, which was replaced by the simpler 尤 in its simplified form. It primarily conveys meanings of abundance, excellence, or superiority, often describing outstanding performance, preferential treatment, or high quality. Historically, it also referred to professional actors or entertainers in theatrical productions.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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她的成绩秀。

Tā de chéngjì yōuxiù.

Her grades are excellent.

每个人都有点。

Měi gè rén dōu yǒu yōudiǎn.

Everyone has advantages.

这家店有惠。

Zhè jiā diàn yǒu yōuhuì.

This shop has discounts.

老人可以先。

Lǎorén kěyǐ yōuxiān.

The elderly can have priority.

这里的风景美。

Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng yōuměi.

The scenery here is beautiful.

我们需要化流程。

Wǒmen xūyào yōuhuà liúchéng.

We need to optimize the process.

他生活在越的环境中。

Tā shēnghuó zài yōuyuè de huánjìng zhōng.

He lives in a superior environment.

通过化服务,我们提供了更惠的价格和更质的产品。

Tōngguò yōuhuà fúwù, wǒmen tígōngle gèng yōuhuì de jiàgé hé gèng yōuzhì de chǎnpǐn.

By optimizing service, we provide more discounted prices and higher quality products.