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Expressing 'regarding' with 对于 (duìyú)
Topic & Focus
Structure
对于 + Topic, + Comment
Explanation
The preposition 对于 (duìyú) means 'regarding,' 'as for,' or 'with respect to,' and is used to introduce a topic or the target of a statement. It typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause to set the frame of discussion. For example, 对于韩国工程师 means 'regarding South Korean engineers.'
Examples
对于这个方案，大家有什么看法？
Duìyú zhège fāng'àn, dàjiā yǒu shénme kànfǎ?
What does everyone think about this plan?
对于初学者来说，这本书非常合适。
Duìyú chūxuézhě lái shuō, zhè běn shū fēicháng héshì.
For beginners, this book is very suitable.
对于他的决定，我表示理解。
Duìyú tā de juédìng, wǒ biǎoshì lǐjiě.
I express understanding regarding his decision.