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It is hard to make sense of this one, but the original meaning is 'preponderate over'. Now it is mostly used as a preposition.

Pronunciation: yu2

Meaning: in, at; for; of; to; when.

Related Characters:
     Shi4 - often used with yu2
     Gan4 - looks similar to yu2

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