B2 noun Formal 1 min read

予以

yuyi /yǔ yǔ/

Use 'yǔyǐ' formally before another verb to indicate giving, granting, or rendering.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Formal verb meaning 'to give' or 'grant'.
  • Used before another verb in official contexts.
  • Common in documents and formal announcements.

Overview

“予以” 是一个相对正式的汉语词汇,多用于书面语或正式演讲中。它本身可以理解为“给予”或“施加”的意思,但其核心用法是作为连接词,后面会接上另一个动词,构成“予以 + 动词”的结构。这种结构使得表达更加简洁、正式,并带有一定的庄重感。它并不单独作为名词使用,其词性应归类为动词。

“予以” 的主要用法是构成“予以 + 动词”的固定搭配。这里的动词通常是表示某种行为、状态或评价的词语。例如:予以批准(给予批准)、予以支持(给予支持)、予以关注(给予关注)、予以惩罚(施加惩罚)、予以重视(给予重视)。在某些情况下,也可以表示“允许”或“容许”某事发生,但这种情况相对较少,且同样需要后接动词。例如:不予置评(不给予评价)。

“予以” 常见于政府公文、法律条文、新闻报道、学术论文以及正式的通知、公告等场合。在这些语境中,使用“予以”能够提升语言的正式度和权威性。例如,在工作中,领导可能会“予以表扬”;在法律上,可能会“予以制裁”;在学术研究中,可能会“予以高度评价”。

与“给予”相比,“予以”更为书面化和正式。 “给予”可以用在更广泛的语境中,包括口语和非正式场合,例如“给予帮助”、“给予机会”。而“予以”则更侧重于正式的、有明确指向的行为,如“予以批准”、“予以支持”。

与“允许”相比,“予以”在表达“允许”时,通常构成“不予...”的否定形式,如“不予理睬”、“不予考虑”,表示不给予某种行为或关注。而“允许”则可以直接表示许可,如“允许进入”、“允许发言”。

与“施加”相比,“予以”在表达“施加”时,常用于带有负面评价的行为,如“予以惩罚”、“予以打击”,带有一定的强制性。而“施加”的范围更广,可以是中性或正面的,如“施加影响”、“施加压力”。

Examples

1

请予以批准。

formal

Please grant approval.

2

对于这个问题,我们应予以高度重视。

business/academic

We should attach great importance to this issue.

3

会议决定不予采纳此项建议。

formal

The meeting decided not to adopt this suggestion.

4

司法机关将依法予以严惩。

legal/formal

Judicial organs will punish severely according to law.

Common Collocations

予以批准 grant approval
予以支持 give support
予以关注 pay attention to
予以重视 attach importance to
不予理睬 ignore / pay no attention to
不予考虑 not consider

Common Phrases

予以批准

grant approval

不予考虑

not consider

予以采纳

adopt (a proposal, suggestion)

Often Confused With

予以 vs 给予

'Yǔyǐ' is more formal and literary than 'jǐyǔ'. 'Jǐyǔ' can be used in both spoken and written contexts, while 'yǔyǐ' is predominantly found in written and formal settings. 'Yǔyǐ' often precedes another verb.

予以 vs 允许

'Yǔyǐ' can mean 'to permit' but is usually in the negative form 'bù yǔ' (not to permit/allow), such as 'bù yǔ zhì píng' (not to comment). 'Yǔnxǔ' is a more direct and common word for 'to permit' or 'to allow'.

Grammar Patterns

Subject + 予以 + Verb Phrase (e.g., 我们予以支持) Subject + 不予 + Verb Phrase (e.g., 他不予理睬) Formal requests often use '请予以...'

How to Use It

Usage Notes

1. 'Yǔyǐ' is primarily used in formal written Chinese, such as official documents, legal texts, and academic papers. 2. It functions as a formal verb, typically preceding another verb to indicate granting, giving, or applying something. 3. The negative form 'bù yǔ' (不予) is also common, meaning 'not to grant' or 'not to allow'. 4. Avoid using 'yǔyǐ' in casual conversation as it can sound overly pretentious or unnatural.


Common Mistakes

1. Using 'yǔyǐ' in informal spoken Chinese where 'jǐyǔ' (给予) or other simpler verbs would be more appropriate. 2. Incorrectly placing 'yǔyǐ' without a following verb, as it usually forms a compound predicate. 3. Confusing its meaning with 'yǔnxǔ' (允许) when the context clearly requires a direct statement of permission.

Tips

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Formal Verb Structure

Remember 'yǔyǐ' acts as a formal verb, typically followed by another verb to complete the meaning.

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Avoid in Casual Talk

Using 'yǔyǐ' in everyday casual conversations can sound overly stiff or unnatural.

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Official Tone

The use of 'yǔyǐ' contributes to an official, authoritative, or serious tone, common in governmental and legal contexts.

Word Origin

The character '予' (yǔ) itself means 'to give'. '以' (yǐ) can mean 'to use' or 'because of', but in this combination, it reinforces the action of giving or applying, often in a formal or procedural manner.

Cultural Context

The use of 'yǔyǐ' reflects a cultural appreciation for formality and precision in official communication within Chinese society. It signals respect for the context and the recipient.

Memory Tip

Think of 'yǔyǐ' as a formal 'give' or 'grant' reserved for official decrees or important pronouncements. Imagine a judge 'granting' a sentence ('yǔyǐ' punishment).

Frequently Asked Questions

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“予以” 主要用于书面语和正式场合,例如公文、报告、新闻等。虽然在非常正式的演讲中也可能听到,但在日常口语交流中较少使用。

是的,通常情况下,“予以”后面会接一个动词,构成“予以 + 动词”的结构,表示对该动词所指的行为进行给予、允许或施加。例如“予以批准”、“不予考虑”。

“不予” 是“予以”的否定形式,表示“不给予”、“不允许”或“不进行”某个行为。例如,“不予理睬”表示不给予理睬,“不予置评”表示不给予评价。

“予以” 比“给予”更正式,多用于书面语。 “给予”的适用范围更广,口语和非正式场合都可以使用。 “予以”后面常接动词,构成固定搭配。

Test Yourself

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公司决定对该员工的杰出表现______表扬。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

此处语境为正式的书面通知,需要使用更正式的动词“予以”与“表扬”搭配。

multiple choice

“予以” 的典型用法是?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

“予以” 通常作为助动词,后面接另一个动词,构成“予以 + 动词”的结构,表示对该动词所指行为的给予、允许或施加。

sentence building

请用“予以”、“高度”、“重视”和“我们”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: c

“予以”需要与动词“重视”搭配,构成“予以重视”。“高度”是副词,修饰“重视”。“我们”是主语,句子结构应为“主语 + 助动词 + 副词 + 动词”。

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