佑

yòu

亻 + 右

Definitions

yòu (verb) to protect; to assist

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 右 represents the sound.

Semantic: 亻 Phonetic: 右

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佑 is a phonosemantic compound composed of the person radical 亻 and the phonetic 右 (yòu). The 亻 component grounds the character in human actions, personal interactions, or divine intervention, while 右 provides the pronunciation. The character defines the act of protecting, blessing, or offering vital support, most frequently used in religious, spiritual, or supernatural contexts. It typically describes a higher power, such as a deity or celestial force, shielding human beings from harm, ensuring their safety, and bestowing divine favor or providential guidance.

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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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愿上帝保佑你。

Yuàn shàngdì bǎoyòu nǐ.

May God bless you.

我们祈求保佑。

Wǒmen qíqiú bǎoyòu.

We pray for blessing.

天佑中华人民。

Tiān yòu Zhōnghuá rénmín.

Heaven bless the Chinese people.

他相信神灵佑护。

Tā xiāngxìn shénlíng yòuhù.

He believes in the protection of spirits.

在困难时期，我们相互佑助。

Zài kùnnan shíqī, wǒmen xiānghù yòuzhù.

In difficult times, we assist each other.

父母总是希望保佑孩子平安。

Fùmǔ zǒngshì xīwàng bǎoyòu háizi píng'ān.

Parents always hope to bless and protect their children's safety.

这份友谊佑护着我们的心灵。

Zhè fèn yǒuyì yòuhù zhe wǒmen de xīnlíng.

This friendship protects our souls.

在传统文化的熏陶下，人们深信祖先的佑助能带来好运。

Zài chuántǒng wénhuà de xūntáo xià, rénmen shēn xìn zǔxiān de yòuzhù néng dài lái hǎoyùn.

Under the influence of traditional culture, people deeply believe that the assistance of ancestors can bring good luck.

Related Characters

Component: 亻

Component: 右

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