You Collection, Upper Volume Radical: Speech (yán) 譽 Kangxi Strokes: 21 Page 1185, Entry 07 Pronounced yù (falling tone). Shuowen Jiezi (Explanation of Graphs and Analysis of Characters): To praise. Yupian (Jade Chapters): A beautiful sound. Book of Changes (Yijing), Hexagram Kun: Tie the bag, there will be no blame and no praise. Commentary: Praise refers to a reputation that is excessively positive. Book of Odes (Shijing), Zhou Song: Used to long maintain a good reputation. Zheng Jian Commentary: A beautiful sound. Book of Rites (Liji), Biao Ji: If a gentleman does not use empty words to curry favor, then the people will rise to loyalty. Zhuangzi, Robber Zhi chapter: Those who enjoy flattering people to their faces also enjoy slandering them behind their backs. Also, Book of Rites (Liji), Ji Tong Kong Shu, citing the Xiao Jing Yuan Shen Qi: The filial piety of a high official is called praise. Also, the name of a star. Book of Jin, Treatise on Astronomy: Among auspicious stars, the third is called Han Yu (Contain Praise). Also, a surname. The Governor of Pingyuan was named Yu Cui. Found in the Book of Jin. Also, in the Law of Posthumous Titles: Narrating ancient and present events is called praise. Also, used as a phonetic loan for yu (pleasure). Book of Odes (Shijing), Xiao Ya: Thus there is peace and joy. Commentary: Yu (praise) means a good reputation. Chu (peace) means joy. Master Su says: Yu (praise) and yu (joy) are interchangeable. In all instances of the character in the Book of Odes, it refers to joy. Also, Yunhui Xiaobu: Used as a phonetic loan for yu (to associate/give). Book of Rites (Liji), She Yi: The Book of Odes says: To feast and to enjoy. Zheng Commentary: For the character for praise, some versions are written as the character for associate. Also, Guangyun: Pronounced yú. Jiyun and Yunhui: Pronounced yú. The meaning is the same. Analects (Lunyu): Who slanders, who praises? Zhu Commentary: Praise means to proclaim the virtues of others, exceeding the reality. Here, it is pronounced with a level tone. Also, Book of Odes (Shijing), Da Ya: Rejoicing in having a good residence, Han Ji is peaceful and happy. Commentary: Yan means peace. Yu means joy.