嬰
yīng

infant

  • edit character approved 嬰 — "necklace " by Prismcool
    Hint
    Depicts a woman (女) wearing shell ornaments (賏) around her neck. 賏 also represents the sound. The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "infant" or "baby". → Depicts a woman (女) wearing shell ornaments (賏) around her neck. 賏 also represents the sound. Based on the original meaning "necklace". The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "infant" or "baby".
    Original meaning
    necklace

    Changed: hint, original meaning

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  • edit character approved 嬰 — "Added etymology " by Prismcool
    Hint
    Depicts a woman (女) wearing shell ornaments (賏) around her neck. 賏 also represents the sound. Based on the original meaning "necklace". The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "infant" or "baby". → Depicts a woman (女) wearing shell ornaments (賏) around her neck. 賏 also represents the sound. The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "infant" or "baby".

    Changed: gloss, hint, verified, components, sources

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