紂

• Proper Name: King Zhou of Shang (紂王). In historical or philosophical contexts, it often functions as a shorthand for the archetypal tyrant or the catalyst for dynastic collapse.
• Technical Term: A saddle crupper (the strap passing under a horse's tail to prevent the saddle from sliding forward).

Phonetically close to 周 (zhōu). While graphically distinct, be mindful of this in texts where phonetic transcription or puns may be at play.

Simplified variant: 𢽳 (U+7EA3).

Contextual Selection: The glyph is almost always either the proper name or the technical term. If the surrounding text involves horses (馬), leather/straps (革), or chariots (車), prioritize the "crupper" reading. In narratives of statecraft, morality, or history, assume the royal name.