关于 guānyú about
about; regarding; concerning
How to remember 关于: 关 to close + 于 at = about.
Characters
How it is used
- About, regarding - introduces a topic, usually at the front of the sentence: 关于这件事，我不知道 (guānyú zhè jiàn shì, wǒ bù zhīdào) about this matter, I don't know.
- Contrast 对于 (duìyú, with regard to), which points at an object/attitude; 关于 marks subject matter, like a title or heading - 关于中国的书 (guānyú Zhōngguó de shū) a book about China.
- Not interchangeable with the verb 关心 (guānxīn, to care about).
Example sentences
- 这是本关于星星的书。 Zhè shì běn guānyú xīngxīng de shū.This is a book about stars.
- 我喜欢看关于历史的书。 Wǒ xǐhuan kàn guānyú lìshǐ de shū.I like to read books about history.
- 这是一本关于星星的书。 Zhèshì yīběn guānyú xīngxīng de shū.This is a book about stars.