Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "俑", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "俑", and master the standard way of writing the character "俑".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 俑
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "俑" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
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).