谀 · Li Yong
Yú (2nd tone). The Shuowen Jiezi defines it flatly as 「諂也。从言臾聲」 — ‘to flatter’, a phonetic compound on 言 with 臾 as the sound element. Duan Yucai tightens it: 「諛者所以爲讇」 — 谀 is the instrument by which flattery is done. The classical definition $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart