monkey with yellow hair
猱 refers to a specific kind of monkey known for its yellow hair. The meaning is narrow and descriptive, with no broader conceptual extensions.
猱 combines the animal radical 犭 with 柔, which likely contributes a phonetic element. The character was created to name a particular monkey species, but the exact historical development is uncertain.
The animal radical 犭 hints at a creature, and the right side 柔 (soft, gentle) suggests the monkey's soft yellow fur. Picture a gentle monkey with soft, yellow hair.
For ドウ, imagine a monkey with yellow hair beating a small drum: the drum sound 'doh' cues ドウ, and the monkey's soft fur matches the gentle 柔 component.