yo
yo — exclamation
1. A casual word used to greet someone you know, to get their attention, or to show
A casual word used to greet someone you know, to get their attention, or to show excitement or approval — common in everyday talk among friends, especially younger people.
Yo, Luca! Are you coming to the park to play basketball with us?
greeting + name
Yo, that was an amazing save by the goalkeeper in the final minute!
expression of excitement or approval
Yo, watch out — there is a puddle of water right in front of the door.
Camila shouted 'Yo!' across the busy street to call her brother back.
Yo, check out this new game Minho downloaded on his tablet — it is really fun!
文法句型
Yo + [sentence]
Yo + [name]
用法筆記
Use only in casual situations with friends or people your own age. Avoid in formal writing, job interviews, or when speaking to someone in authority.
常見錯誤
yo — abbreviation
1. A short written form of 'years old', used after a number in informal notes, text
A short written form of 'years old', used after a number in informal notes, text messages, or online posts to tell how old someone or something is.
Our neighbor has a 6-yo daughter who loves to draw pictures of cats.
number + yo before a noun
Dewi signed up her 8-yo son for swimming lessons at the community pool.
The reading class is for 7 to 9-yo children who are learning basic English.
Adina adopted a 4-yo cat from the shelter near Taipei last month.
文法句型
[number] + yo + [noun]
[number] + yo
用法筆記
Used mainly in informal writing such as text messages, social media, or personal notes. In essays, reports, or any formal writing, write out 'years old' instead.