雍

雝
yōng
乡 + 亠 + 隹

Definitions

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

Etymology

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

About

雍 is a complex ideograph with the bird component 隹 on the lower right, while the upper left features elements that evolved into the modern forms 亠 and 乡. In ancient texts, its earliest meanings related to a moat or defensive water barrier surrounding a city. Over time, the character's primary sense shifted from physical blockage to positive abstract qualities describing human demeanor and social contexts. Today, it denotes a state of peaceful harmony, dignified elegance, and refined gracefulness in both personal conduct and grand atmospheres.

Example Sentences Hide

她的姿态非常雍容。

Tā de zītài fēicháng yōngróng.

Her posture is very graceful.

这位女士的举止雍容大方。

Zhè wèi nǚshì de jǔzhǐ yōngróng dàfāng.

This lady's demeanor is graceful and generous.

我们去雍和宫烧香。

Wǒmen qù Yōnghégōng shāoxiāng.

We go to Yonghe Temple to burn incense.

雍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.

雍正皇帝推行了许多改革。

Yōngzhèng huángdì tuīxíngle xǔduō gǎigé.

Emperor Yongzheng implemented many reforms.

雍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.

她的穿着雍容华贵，引人注目。

Tā de chuānzhuó yōngróng huáguì, yǐn rén zhùmù.

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

这幅画的色彩雍容和谐，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.

Related Characters

Composed characters:

臃 饔 壅 蕹 罋 擁 甕 癕

Component: 乡

乡 飨 芗 鄉 蚃 鄕

Component: 亠

方 主 高 文 产 立 市 交 商 六 京 帝 夜 衣

Component: 隹

难 准 集 推 维 谁 雄 唯 售 雅 堆 霍 截 焦

Example Words

雍和宫 雍正 雍容 纳雍 羊卓雍措 羊卓雍错 雍和 雍雍