Definitions
surname Yong
harmony
old variant of 雍[yōng]
Etymology
Original meaning unclear. Depicts a bird (隹) and two squares.
About
The character 雍 derived from an early form combining elements representing a bird and water to symbolize harmony, with its traditional structure later incorporating the radical 广 and the component 隹, albeit with the original phonetic and semantic links becoming less apparent. Its initial meaning revolved around peaceful gatherings and ritual accord, as documented in classical works, before broadening to encompass connotations of elegance and dignity, while in certain contexts it also acquired a sense of obstruction, metaphorically linked to water impeding flow. Modern usage primarily centers on harmonious and graceful attributes, with the character's form now fixed in its current composition.
Example Sentences Hide
她的姿态非常雍容。
这位女士的举止雍容大方。
我们去雍和宫烧香。
雍和宫的建筑风格很独特。
雍正皇帝推行了许多改革。
雍正的治国策略备受历史学家关注。
她的穿着雍容华贵，引人注目。
这幅画的色彩雍容和谐，展现了艺术家的高超技艺。