Definitions
surname Yong
harmony
old variant of 雍[yōng]
Etymology
Original meaning unclear. Depicts a bird (隹) 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.
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。