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yǐ HSK2

already

  • edit character approved 已 — "Added etymology " by Prismcool
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    Derived from 巳. Depicts a snake-like or insect-like creature. Based on the original meaning "snake-like or insect-like creature". The current meaning "already" is a phonetic loan. → Derived from 巳. Depicts a snake-like creature. Based on the original meaning "a type of snake creature". The current meaning "already" is a phonetic loan.
    Original meaning
    snake-like or insect-like creature → a type of snake creature

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  • edit character approved 已 — "Added etymology " by Prismcool
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    Origin unclear. → Derived from 巳. Depicts a snake-like or insect-like creature. Based on the original meaning "snake-like or insect-like creature". The current meaning "already" is a phonetic loan.
    Original meaning
    snake-like or insect-like creature
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