Definitions
old variant of 偶[ǒu]
(archaic) district; (old) type of monkey
Etymology
Origin unclear. Likely depicts a monkey. Possibly related to 禹.
About
The character "禺" originates from early Chinese writing where it likely depicted a simian form, with its structure gradually conventionalizing into a fixed arrangement of strokes that obscure its initial pictorial quality. Originally used in classical texts to denote a type of monkey or a mythical creature, its independent meaning receded over centuries as it became primarily utilized as a phonetic element in compound characters, such as "偶" and "遇", where it supplies sound rather than contributing semantic value. This transition from a standalone lexical item to a constituent component reflects a broader tendency in the language where older characters are integrated into newer formations, thereby preserving their formal presence while their original significance diminishes.
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我去过番禺旅游。
他住在番禺区。
番禺的天气很暖和。
我们在番禺参观了博物馆。
传说太阳落在禺谷。
禺强是古代的海神。
禺氏在古代是游牧民族。
关于禺强的神话流传了很久。