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邑
On'yomi
ユウ
YUU
Kun'yomi
むら
mura
village · rural community · right village radical (no. 163)
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Frequency#2452
Radical邑city(7)
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Component Breakdown
邑=
口巴
mouth + 巴
Cultural Context
Etymology
Depicts an enclosure where people gather, meaning village or town. The original form of the radical 阝 appearing in place-related characters like 都 (capital) and 郡 (county).
Symbolism
Symbolizes community, human gathering, and urban civilization. Represents the fundamental unit of human society—the settlement.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life