Yudi

noun

Yu·di ˈyü-ˈdē

: Chinese god of the heavens known in folklore as the Jade Emperor who held a race to determine which animals would represent the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac

Word History

Etymology

Chinese Yùdì, from yù "jade" + dì "emperor"

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Yudi was in 1917

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“Yudi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yudi. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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