俑 Stroke Order

俑 [yǒng] 〈名〉 1. **Definition**: In ancient times, a wooden or ceramic figure used in funerary practices. 古代殡葬用的木制或陶制的偶人。 2. **Examples**: - Wooden figurine (木～) - Ceramic figurine (陶～) - Female figurine (女～) - Soldier figurine (兵马～) 3. **Etymology**: - **Original Meaning**: A figurine used as a companion in burial, generally made of wood or pottery, resembling a person, hence the character includes '人' (person). - **Character Formation**: Phonetic-ideographic combination. Contains '人' (person) and indicates the sound '甬' (yǒng). 4. **References**: - From the book "Pí Cāng": "俑, wooden figure. Set up in burial receptions and capable of dancing, hence named." - From "Tōng Diǎn" citing "Lǐ Jì": "俑 has facial features and hair, resembling living persons." - From "Lǐ Jì·Tán Gōng": Confucius said that providing grass for spirits is virtuous, but using figurines is inhumane; this raises concerns about using people. 5. **Example Usage**: - Examples include: ceramic figurines (陶俑), warrior figurines (武士俑).