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吁
xū, yù
Description
“吁”是一个书面用词，常用来表示叹气或呼吁大家一起做某件事。
"吁" is a literary term often used to express a sigh or to call on everyone to do something together.
你会在新闻或者比较正式的文章里看到这个字。
You will see this character in news or more formal articles.
Meanings
呼吁hūyù
to appeal to, call on people to do something
医生呼吁大家多喝水。
The doctor urged everyone to drink more water.
吁xū
to sigh; a sighing sound
他长吁了一口气。
He let out a long sigh.
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Notes
- Nuance
吁 rarely appears alone; most learners meet it inside 呼吁 (to appeal).
- Reading
pronounced xū when meaning to sigh, yù in the compound 呼吁 (hūyù).
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