U+59BA "妺" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
U+59BA "妺" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that historically refers to the name of a legendary figure, most notably the wife of the last ruler of the Xia dynasty, King Jie, who is often blamed for the dynasty's downfall due to her alleged role in his decadence and tyranny. Pronounced "mò" in Mandarin, it is composed of the radical for "woman" on the left and a phonetic component on the right, and its usage is rare in modern Chinese, appearing primarily in classical texts and historical references. This character is distinct from the similar-looking character "妲" (dá), which is associated with Daji, the concubine of the last Shang king, reflecting a broader pattern in Chinese historiography where female figures were sometimes portrayed as catalysts for dynastic collapse.