羭
good
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Readings
On'yomi
- ユ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
羭 centers on the quality of being good, likely in a moral or virtuous sense. The single given meaning is broad, so treat it as a general positive evaluation.
Study
Etymology
羭 combines 羊 (sheep) with 俞, which may contribute a phonetic element. The exact historical development is uncertain, and the character is rare.
Meaning mnemonic
A sheep (羊) beside a shape that looks like a person with a boat (俞) might suggest a pastoral scene of goodness and simplicity.
Reading mnemonic
For ユ, imagine a ewe (female sheep) being praised as good: ewe -> ユ, and the sheep on the left reinforces the image.