Definitions

yōng surname Yong
yōng harmony
yōng old variant of 雍[yōng]

Etymology

Original meaning unclear. Depicts a bird () and two squares.

About

The character "雍" derives from an early pictorial composition combining "隹", denoting a bird, with "邕", indicative of contained or circumscribed water, a structure that originally suggested ornamental adornment or a ceremonial standard, which gradually abstracted into notions of harmonious integration and elegant propriety. Its initial association with avian imagery or ritual objects transitioned over time to convey a state of serene accord and dignified grace, becoming central to expressions of social and aesthetic harmony in classical texts. This semantic shift from tangible representation to intangible quality allowed the character to accumulate connotations of peace and refinement, evident in its persistent use within compounds addressing cultural ideals of balance and cultivated demeanor.

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Oracle (~1250-1000 BC)
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Oracle (~1250-1000 BC)
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Bronze Early Western Zhou (~1000 BC)
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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Bronze Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Example Sentences Hide

她的姿态非常容。

Tā de zītài fēicháng yōngróng.

Her posture is very graceful.

这位女士的举止容大方。

Zhè wèi nǚshì de jǔzhǐ yōngróng dàfāng.

This lady's demeanor is graceful and generous.

我们去和宫烧香。

Wǒmen qù Yōnghégōng shāoxiāng.

We go to Yonghe Temple to burn incense.

和宫的建筑风格很独特。

Yōnghégōng de jiànzhù fēnggé hěn dútè.

The architectural style of Yonghe Temple is very unique.

正皇帝推行了许多改革。

Yōngzhèng huángdì tuīxíngle xǔduō gǎigé.

Emperor Yongzheng implemented many reforms.

正的治国策略备受历史学家关注。

Yōngzhèng de zhìguó cèlüè bèi shòu lìshǐ xuéjiā guānzhù.

Yongzheng's strategies for governing the country have attracted much attention from historians.

她的穿着容华贵,引人注目。

Tā de chuānzhuó yōngróng huáguì, yǐn rén zhùmù.

Her attire is graceful and luxurious, catching everyone's attention.

这幅画的色彩容和谐,展现了艺术家的高超技艺。

Zhè fú huà de sècǎi yōngróng héxié, zhǎnxiànle yìshùjiā de gāochāo jìyì.

The colors of this painting are graceful and harmonious, showcasing the artist's superb skill.