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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

尤 [yóu]
  1. 1. adverb especially

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

尤 [yóu]
  1. 1. adverb particularly; especially
    这一点尤为重要。
    This is even more important.
    此地盛产水果，尤以梨桃著称。
    The place abounds with fruit, especially pears and peaches.
    安全尤为重要。
    他的诗作很多，尤以这首最为著名。
  2. 2. adjective outstanding
    择尤
    pick out the best
    拔其尤
    select and promote those of outstanding ability
    他的行为可谓是无耻之尤。
    为完成这次特殊的任务，上面从我们团拔其尤者组成了一个特别行动小组。
  3. 3. noun fault; mistake
    效尤
    knowingly follow the example of a wrongdoer
  4. 4. verb have a grudge against; blame
    怨天尤人
    blame god and man—blame everyone and everything but oneself

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

尤 [yóu]
  1. 1. 形 [文] 特殊的;突出的
    尤物。
    无耻之尤。
  2. 2. 名 过失;过错
    效尤。
  3. 3. 动 归罪于;责怪
    怨天尤人。
  4. 4. 副 格外;更加
    尤喜书画。
    山林尤美。
    尤甚。
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Character Decomposition

尢
[yóu]		 + 丶
[diǎn,zhǔ]

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