祐

yòu

右 + 礻

Definitions

yòu (of divinity) to bless; to protect

Etymology

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祐 pairs the "spirit/altar" radical 礻 on the left, anchoring it in religious ritual, deities, and ancestors, with 右 (yòu, "right side") on the right. While 右 primarily indicates the pronunciation, it also carries a historical connotation of assistance or support, so the character denotes divine protection, blessing, or aid, especially the grace bestowed by gods, heaven, or ancestral spirits in times of hardship.