Have you ever encountered such an embarrassing situation: you see a less common Chinese character, and then confidently pronounce a sound, only to turn out to be wrong?
Today, we are going to explore such an often misunderstood Chinese character - "聿". This character appears in "聿皇", but it is neither pronounced "lǜ" nor "yì", so, what is the correct pronunciation?
First of all, the answer is revealed - the correct pronunciation of "聿" is "yù". You may think that this pronunciation is a little unfamiliar, but in fact, this character has a deep historical and cultural background.
In ancient times, "聿" was actually the first word for "pen", which means a tool for writing.
You can imagine that the ancients held a brush and wrote in ink, and that pen was the "Yu" in their hearts.
Therefore, "Yu" also represents the action of writing and the carrier of cultural inheritance.
In the poem "When the rare chariot flies, the martial cavalry of the emperor", "the emperor" is used to describe the rapid and majestic appearance of the army.
The word "Yu" here seems to have given wings to the mighty army, allowing them to strengthen their wings on the battlefield.
Interestingly, the word "聿" is also called differently in different regions. The people of Chu called it "Yu", while the people of Wu called it "unlawful".
This can't help but make us think that the same word has such a variety of interpretations and names in different regional cultural backgrounds.
Although the frequency of use of "聿" in modern Chinese is not very high, it often appears in the names of people, such as the famous military strategist and politician Du Yuming.
The "Yu" in his name seems to carry the heavy responsibility of writing history and inheriting culture.
Now, do you have a deeper understanding of the word "聿"? It is not only a Chinese character, but also a cultural inheritance and a witness of history.
Whenever we see this word, we might as well think about the story and culture behind it.
In addition, the word "聿" has some extended meanings. For example, in ancient literature, the word "yu" is sometimes used to describe a light and agile appearance. Although this usage is uncommon, it also adds a sense of agility and vitality to the word.
Finally, let's go back to the name Du Yuming again.
As an outstanding military strategist and statesman, does the character "Yu" in his name also imply his mission to write history and inherit culture with his pen?
In short, although the word "聿" is not used frequently in modern Chinese, it contains rich cultural connotations and historical significance.
Whether it is used as a tool for writing or as part of a person's name, it carries people's awe and respect for cultural heritage and historical records.
So, the next time you see the word "聿", we must also learn to pronounce the pronunciation of the character correctly - "yù".