Definitions

order (from above)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "谕", derived from the traditional form "諭", is etymologically a phono-semantic construct where the speech radical "言" denotes its association with verbal communication, while the component "俞" serves primarily as a phonetic indicator. Historically, this character conveyed the act of instructing or informing, particularly within hierarchical contexts such as imperial proclamations, emphasizing the transmission of knowledge from a superior position. Over time, its semantic scope has maintained this foundational sense of conveying information or directives, though its application has expanded to include various formal exchanges without strictly retaining the original authoritative nuance. The simplified version substitutes the full speech radical with the abbreviated form "讠", yet preserves the original phonetic element and the character's integral relationship to language and instruction.

Etymology Hide

Seal etymology image
Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
Seal etymology image
Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
Clerical etymology image
Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
Clerical etymology image
Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
Traditional Modern
Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

国王颁布了一道令。

Guówáng bānbù le yī dào yùlìng.

The king promulgated an edict.

这份旨需要立即执行。

Zhè fèn yùzhǐ xūyào lìjí zhíxíng.

This imperial edict needs to be executed immediately.

领导手内容非常重要。

Lǐngdǎo shǒuyù nèiróng fēicháng zhòngyào.

The content of the leader's handwritten order is very important.

天下是古代皇帝的职责。

Xiǎoyù tiānxià shì gǔdài huángdì de zhízé.

Informing the world was the duty of ancient emperors.

根据上级的示,我们调整了计划。

Gēnjù shàngjí de yùshì, wǒmen tiáozhěng le jìhuà.

According to the instructions from superiors, we adjusted the plan.

那份令不仅指导行动,还阐明理念。

Nà fèn yùlìng bùjǐn zhǐdǎo xíngdòng, hái chǎnmíng lǐniàn.

That edict not only guides actions but also clarifies principles.

在紧急情况下,总统通过令行使特别权力。

Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, zǒngtǒng tōngguò yùlìng xíngshǐ tèbié quánlì.

In emergencies, the president exercises special powers through edicts.

若未获得正式准,任何变更均属无效。

Ruò wèi huòdé zhèngshì yùzhǔn, rènhé biàngēng jūn shǔ wúxiào.

Without obtaining formal approval by decree, any changes are invalid.