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愚 · Zhong Yao

Yú (2nd tone). The Shuowen gives 「愚,戆也。从心从禺。禺,猴属,兽之愚者」 — dull-witted, from heart (心) with 禺 (a monkey, reckoned the dullest beast) for sound; Duan reads it as honest simplicity rather than malice. Classical nuance is redemptive: 《论语·阳货》 「古之 $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart