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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register, list, table, musical score
  • words understood universally : music or a register
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appraise, criticize, evaluate
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copy, transcribe
  • majestic spoken words merit being transcribed and copied
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𡅡𣤲honest speech, straightforward
  • speech that impacts like the sound of a drum : honest and straightforward
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to brag, exaggerated, to wonder at, apologize
  • going to the home of someone telling your apologies for exaggerated stories
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accuse, sue, inform, narrate
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should, ought to, need to, that, the said
  • say that a pig should be slaughtered
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humble, modest
  • humble speech from somebody harvesting grain
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prudent, cautious, attentive, respectful
  • respectful and prudent speech directed at the master potter turning clay into objects of art
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sing, hum, chant
  • speak or sing / sutra which takes a long time
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patient, earnest, earnestly, tedious
  • speak patiently in order to receive something long awaited: tedious
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recognize, know, understand
  • words of understanding touch the heart deeply
  • ⓢ person recognising something speaks about it
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enquire into, ask about, consult
  • enquiry lasting ten days of spoken questions
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lesson, course, classwork
  • words that bear fruit later
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visit, pay respects to, audience
  • speak questions during an audience
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𠱖𠳱 𧨼𧪄𧫓inquire, ask, examine, reproach
  • speak enveloping someone like a wing so he can't escape
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allow, permit, promise, betroth
  • words spoken when many people are together: allow or permit
RSswear, pledge, oath
  • spoken word protected by hand with axe
RSguard, watch, alert, alarm
  • respect the words of the guard
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guide, lead, lure, tempt
  • flowery speech used to guide or lure
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