禹 (yǔ) - Yu — legendary ancient Chinese ruler, founder of & also used in names.

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禹 · yǔ

Yu — legendary ancient Chinese ruler, founder of the Xia dynasty, renowned for his flood control efforts;

also used in names.

Yu — legendary ancient Chinese ruler, founder ofalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Yu the GreatYu controls floodsXia YuYu's tracesYu's templeYu's steps

Synonyms

  • 夏禹— Yu of Xia (emphasizing his role as founder of the Xia dynasty)
  • 大禹— Yu the Great (honorific title)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Yu the Great was a legendary ruler (大禹).
  • He tamed the floods (禹治水).
  • The Xia dynasty was founded by Yu (夏禹).
  • This temple commemorates Yu (禹庙).

Collocations

  • Yu the Great(大禹)
  • Yu controls floods(禹治水)
  • Xia Yu(夏禹)
  • Yu's traces(禹迹)
  • Yu's temple(禹庙)
  • Yu's steps(禹步)

Idioms

  • Yu's flood control(大禹治水)
  • Yu's traces across nine provinces(禹迹九州)
  • Yu's steps in eight directions(禹步八方)
  • Yu's virtue praised by all(禹德称颂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Yu the Great is a central figure in Chinese mythology, credited with taming the Great Flood and establishing the Xia dynasty.
  • He represents perseverance, wisdom, and self-sacrifice in Chinese culture, often cited as an ideal ruler.
  • The character appears in historical texts like the 'Classic of History' and 'Records of the Grand Historian'.

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