Definition
至于 (zhì yú) has two distinct uses: as a preposition, it means 'as for / regarding' and introduces a new topic (similar to 关于 but more about shifting to a new subject). As a verb, it means 'to go so far as to' and is usually negated (不至于 'not to the point of'). Unlike 对 (towards) or 对于 (with regard to), 至于 emphasizes a topic shift or extreme degree.
preposition
as foras toregarding (introduces a new topic)
verb
to go so far as toto reach the point of (often used in negation: 不至于)
Easily confused
- 治愈zhì yùsound-aliketo cure, to heal (a disease or injury)
Examples
- 至于，。zhì yú míngtiān de ānpái, wǒmen kāihuì zài tǎolùn.As for tomorrow's arrangements, we'll discuss them at the meeting.
- ，。Tā gōngzuò hěn nǔlì, bú zhì yú bèi lǎobǎn pīpíng.He works very hard; it's not to the point where the boss would criticize him.
- 至于，。zhì yú jiéguǒ rúhé, wǒmen zhǐ néng nàixīn děngdài.As for what the outcome will be, we can only wait patiently.
Grammar
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