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對於

简对于 · 繁對於

Mandarin · pinyin duì yú

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

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對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
於: yú · yū · in, at, on; interjection alas!
对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
于: yú · in, on, at; go to; surname

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4–2 · dui4 yu2

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

deoi3 jyu1

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concerning; regarding; as for; about; to

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