U+8C00 "谀" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+8C00 "谀" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily means "to flatter" or "to adulate," often carrying a negative connotation of insincere praise or sycophancy. It is composed of the radical "讠" (speech) on the left, indicating its relation to words or speaking, and the phonetic component "臾" on the right, which contributes to its pronunciation (yú in Mandarin). Historically, this character appears in classical Chinese texts to describe behavior where one uses excessive or dishonest compliments to curry favor with superiors. In modern usage, it remains part of the standard written language, typically found in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.