Definitions
(noun)
Yu the Great, legendary ruler of ancient China who controlled the floods (c. 21st century BC)
Etymology
Depicts some sort of bug.
About
The character "禹" derives from early Chinese usage where it initially denoted a type of insect, but its meaning specialized to refer solely to the legendary ruler Yu, known for controlling floods. In its standard form, the character is structurally composed of the component "虍" positioned above "禸", a configuration that reflects later analytical interpretations rather than original pictorial intent. Over centuries, its application shifted from a general zoological term to a specific proper name, ultimately cementing its association with the Xia dynasty founder and losing its earlier generic sense in modern usage.
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大禹是中国古代的英雄。
禹王庙在山上。
我们学习大禹治水的故事。
禹州是河南省的一个城市。
昨天我参观了禹的陵墓。
大禹不仅治水有功，还建立了夏朝。
禹的智慧和精神至今仍被传颂。
尽管关于禹的传说带有神话色彩，但历史学家普遍认为他确有其人。