司
sī HSK2

take charge of

  • edit character approved 司 — "Added etymology" by Prismcool
    Hint
    Origin unclear. → Depicts using a scepter and a mouth (口) to command or take control of something.
    Components
    • + ◎ Iconic Depicts a scepter.
    • + 口 Iconic Alludes to speaking to take control of something.
    Stroke fragments (simplified)
    司
    →
    司
    • Component 1: 1-2
    • Component 2: 3-5
    Sources

    Changed: hint, components, sources, strokes (simp), fragments (simp), images

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  • edit character approved 司 — "verify, add source" by Peter Olson
    Hint
    Depicts using a scepter and a mouth (口) to command or take control of something. → Origin unclear.
    Sources

    Changed: hint, verified, sources

    edit character by Peter Olson

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