HSK7

humiliate

  • edit character approved — "Removed the word ancient " by Prismcool
    Hint
    Depicts a hand (寸) using an ancient farming tool (辰) to remove dirty weeds. Based on the original meaning "to use a farming tool for weeding", now written as 耨. The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "disgrace" and "humiliate". Depicts a hand (寸) using a farming tool (辰) to remove dirty weeds. Based on the original meaning "to use a farming tool for weeding", now written as 耨. The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "disgrace" and "humiliate".

    Changed: hint

    edit character by Prismcool

  • edit character approved — "Added etymology" by Prismcool
    Hint
    Depicts a hand (寸) using a farming tool (辰) to remove dirty weeds. Based on the original meaning "to use a farming tool for weeding", now written as 耨. The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "disgrace" and "humiliate". Depicts a hand (寸) using an ancient farming tool (辰) to remove dirty weeds. Based on the original meaning "to use a farming tool for weeding", now written as 耨. The meaning of this character has shifted over time and now means "disgrace" and "humiliate".

    Changed: hint, original meaning, verified, components, sources

    edit character by Prismcool