揶

A phono-semantic compound consisting of:

手 (hand) — semantic componentб suggests action or behavior directed at someone;

耶 — phonetic component, supplying the sound (야 / yé).

The character conveys the idea of gesturing or acting in a teasing way.

In Korean, 揶 is almost exclusively used in the compound 야유 (jeering).

야유 (揶揄) — jeering; mockery

揶 rarely appears alone; its primary function is in the fixed compound 揶揄. It carries a tone of sarcasm or light ridicule rather than harsh insult.

Related characters:

揄 — to tease (paired with 揶)

嘲 — to ridicule

笑 — to laugh