allograph (different shape but same meaning)
connotation as a character part
abbreviated, abbreviation
contracted, contraction
extended meaning
government
kanji, ideograph, character
literal translation from the Shuowen Jiezi
modified, modification
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mijn hanzi, modification
opposite meaning or situation
when used as a character part
explanation according to Richard Sears (http://hanziyuan.net/)
one of the 214 radicals in the traditional character classification system
situation chosen for evoking this meaning
suffix for counting units of objects, etc.
Unclassified by Joseph De Roo.
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球球RS毬ball, sphere, globe, round
  • the globe revolves around what the king 王 (hand 手) requests 求; the kings 王 sphere of influence is determined by who he can ask to 求
 丸 玉
求求RSseek, demand, request, beseech
  • the thirsty one 丶 wants a lot 十 of water 氺
  • top view of a centipede -> 求: a centipede will always seek for shelter
 隶; 頼 仰 願 嘱; 救 球
救救RSsave, rescue, relieve, help, aid
  • someone seeking 求 a helping hand 攵
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