对于

duì yú

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Preposition Very common

Definitions

1. regarding; as far as (sth) is concerned; with regard to

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Word relationships

Related words

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对

duì

right; correct

对 can also mean 'regarding' or 'to', and is often interchangeable with 对于, but 对于 is more formal and typically used at the beginning of sentences.

Usage notes

Formality

对于 is more formal than 对 and is often preferred in written Chinese or at the start of a sentence.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 4+ HSK 3.0 Level 4+ 6 min

对于 and 关于 Topic Markers

Introduce formal topics in opinions, forms, and written explanations.

Reading: duì yú Open guide

Example Sentences

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对于电脑修理，他完全是个外行。

He is a complete layman when it comes to computer repair.

对于这件事，大家见仁见智。

Opinions vary on this matter.

对于这个问题，他没有意见。

Regarding this question, he has no opinion.

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Child Words of 对于

对

duì