谕

諭

yù

俞 + 讠

Definitions

yù order (from above)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 俞 represents the sound. Simplified form of 諭.

Semantic: 讠 Phonetic: 俞

About

谕 (simplified from 諭) is a phono-semantic compound. The left-side radical 讠 (言 in traditional) signifies speech and communication, while the right-side phonetic 俞 provides the pronunciation. Its core verbal meaning is to instruct, proclaim, or explain something clearly so that others understand. In historical and political contexts, it took on a specialized nominal sense: an official edict or decree issued by an emperor or high authority to convey laws or imperial will to subordinates.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

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国王颁布了一道谕令。

Guówáng bānbù le yī dào yùlìng.

The king promulgated an edict.

这份谕旨需要立即执行。

Zhè fèn yùzhǐ xūyào lìjí zhíxíng.

This imperial edict needs to be executed immediately.

领导手谕内容非常重要。

Lǐngdǎo shǒuyù nèiróng fēicháng zhòngyào.

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

晓谕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.

根据上级的谕示，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.

那份谕令不仅指导行动，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，总统通过谕令行使特别权力。

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

In emergencies, the president exercises special powers through edicts.

若未获得正式谕准，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.

Related Characters

Component: 俞

Component: 讠