[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Society-and-Culture \ #Names-and-Surnames # 禹 yǔ Yu the Great (legendary figure in Chinese history) ## Components [[虫 chóng]] [[冂 (jīong)]] [[丿 (piě)]] ## Meaning Nowadays, the character "禹" (yǔ) primarily refers to Yu the Great, a legendary figure in Chinese history known for his leadership in flood control and the establishment of the Xia dynasty. The character symbolizes wisdom, governance, and the management of water resources. In contemporary contexts, "禹" may be used in discussions about historical figures or water management, but it is not commonly used in everyday language outside of these references. ## History The character "禹" (yǔ) is a pictographic character. In ancient bronze inscriptions and small seal script, it resembles a worm, with the top part representing the head, the left side indicating legs, and the bottom part depicting the tail. The original meaning refers to a type of worm known as the "禹虫." Over time, "禹" became associated with Yu the Great, an ancient leader of the Xia dynasty, renowned for his efforts in flood control and governance. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ![[禹 bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[禹 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[禹 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[禹 reg.svg]]