与(yǔ)
And / With (Formal)
Structure Pattern
Explanation
与 (yǔ) is the formal/literary equivalent of 和 (hé) meaning "and" or "with." It's used in written Chinese, headlines, academic papers, and formal speech. Never used in casual conversation. Also appears in the compound 与其 (rather than).
Example Sentences
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Lǐlùn yǔ shíjiàn xiāng jiéhé.
Theory and practice are combined.
Zhè yǔ wǒ wúguān.
This has nothing to do with me.
Zhōngguó yǔ Rìběn de guānxi
The relationship between China and Japan
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
我与朋友去吃饭。
Correct Usage
我和朋友去吃饭。
The most common mistake is using '与' in casual, everyday conversations. '与' is strictly for formal or literary contexts, so '和' should be used when talking about going out with friends.
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