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order (from above)

Etymology

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

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The character 谕, traditionally written as 諭, is structured with the speech radical 言 (simplified to 讠) alongside the component 俞, which functions primarily as a phonetic element, indicating its inherent association with verbal expression. Etymologically, it originated in contexts of authoritative proclamation, such as imperial edicts or official directives, where it meant to instruct or make known by decree. Over centuries, its application expanded from these specific commands to encompass more general senses of informing, explaining, or conveying understanding, thereby maintaining its core link to communication while adapting to wider usage.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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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.