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The ancient form of the character looks like a hand with a spoon so the original meaning is 'give'.

Pronunciation: yu3

Meaning: give; grant; offer; get along with; help; with; to; and.

Pronunciation: yu4

Meaning: take part in.

Related Characters:
     Qu3 - take

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