揄
pull, tease, play with
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Readings
On'yomi
- ヨウ
- ユウ
- ユ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
揄 centers on a hand action that draws something out or manipulates it lightly: pulling, teasing, or playing with something in a casual or mocking way.
Most common words using 揄
Study
Etymology
揄 combines the hand radical 扌 with 俞, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The exact historical development of 俞 is uncertain, but the character as a whole suggests a hand action related to pulling or teasing.
Meaning mnemonic
The hand radical 扌 beside 俞 looks like a hand reaching out to pull something or playfully tease it. Imagine a hand tugging at a loose thread or playfully poking someone.
Reading mnemonic
For ヨウ, imagine a hand pulling a yo-yo: yo-yo -> ヨウ, and the hand teases the string up and down.