yāo

to make an appointment; to invite (in 约)

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2Readings & Meanings

  • yāoto weigh in a balance or on a scale
  • yuēto make an appointment; to invite; approximately

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

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4Common Words with

节约jié yuē

to economize; to save

约束yuē shù

to restrain; to bind; to restrict

yuē

to make an appointment; to invite; to restrict; to bind; approximately

约定yuē dìng

to agree; to arrange; to set (a time)

约会yuē huì

appointment; engagement; date

大约dà yuē

approximately; about; roughly

5Example Sentences

我们明天约好见面。

wǒ mén míng tiān yuē hǎo jiàn miàn。

We have agreed to meet tomorrow.

请节约用水。

qǐng jié yuē yòng shuǐ。

Please save water.

Other Characters Pronounced “yao” / “yue”