Definitions
old variant of 偶[ǒu]
(archaic) district; (old) type of monkey
Etymology
Origin unclear. Likely depicts a monkey. Possibly related to 禹.
About
The character "禺" is structured with the radical "田" in its modern form, implying a later semantic connection to land or territory. Its earliest known meaning referenced a simian or mythical creature, as documented in classical Chinese texts. Over time, the character's application shifted toward geographical contexts, such as in the toponym "番禺", and it acquired additional uses denoting specific areas or corners in literary language. This evolution represents a change from its original zoological sense to primarily toponymic and descriptive functions.
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我去过番禺旅游。
他住在番禺区。
番禺的天气很暖和。
我们在番禺参观了博物馆。
传说太阳落在禺谷。
禺强是古代的海神。
禺氏在古代是游牧民族。
关于禺强的神话流传了很久。