渝

1. Change or alteration: a shift in state, intention, or commitment (e.g., change of heart, breaking a promise, or shifting loyalty).

2. Toponym: the Chongqing region (e.g., 渝州 Yúzhōu).

• Verb (intransitive): to change, fluctuate, or waver.
• Verb (transitive): to alter or revoke a vow, decision, or commitment.
• Proper noun: used as a location marker.

• 渝 vs. 變: 渝 typically refers to altering a decided state or psychological stance; 變 refers to general mutation or systemic change.
• 渝 vs. 移: While both involve shifting, 移 usually implies physical displacement, whereas 渝 often refers to internal or psychological shifts.

Fanqie reading: 羊朱; Tang-period reading: io.

When the glyph appears as a verb, check if the context involves an oath or a promise; in such cases, "betrayal" or "deviation" may be more accurate than a neutral "change." If the syntax suggests a noun and the text concerns southwest geography, treat it as a proper name.