現
xiàn

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  • edit character approved 現 — "distinguish" by Peter Olson
    Hint
    Etymologically related to 見 (to see). → Etymologically related to 見 (to see). Originally these two characters were written the same, then the 𤣩 component was added to distinguish them.
    Components
    • 𤣩 Distinguishing
      • hint: 𤣩 is a component form of 玉. The purpose of this component is unclear. → Distinguishes 現 from 見.
      • type: unknown → distinguishing

    Changed: hint, components

    edit character by Peter Olson

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  • edit character approved 現 — "verify, add source" by Peter Olson
    Hint
    Etymologically related to 見 (to see). Originally these two characters were written the same, then the 𤣩 component was added to distinguish them. → Etymologically related to 見 (to see).
    Components
    • 𤣩 Unknown
      • hint: Distinguishes 現 from 見. → 𤣩 is a component form of 玉. The purpose of this component is unclear.
      • type: distinguishing → unknown

    Changed: hint, verified, components, sources

    edit character by Peter Olson

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