指事
zhǐ​shì

ideogram

  • updated sense approved 指事 · zhǐ​shì · ideogram

    指事

    zhǐ​shì

    ideogram

    One of the six methods of forming Chinese characters (六书), representing abstract ideas or using indicators to convey meaning, such as 'up' or 'down'. → One of the six methods of forming Chinese characters ([[六书|六書|liu4 shu1]]), representing abstract ideas or using indicators to convey meaning, such as 'up' or 'down'.

    “上”和“下”是汉字分类中的典型指事字。

    noun

    updated sense

  • created sense approved 指事 · zhǐ​shì · ideogram

    指事

    zhǐ​shì

    ideogram

    One of the six methods of forming Chinese characters (六书), representing abstract ideas or using indicators to convey meaning, such as 'up' or 'down'.

    “上”和“下”是汉字分类中的典型指事字。

    noun

    created sense