approvedby Prismcool · Nov 2, 2024, 02:09 AM· Reviewed by Prismcool on Nov 2, 2024, 02:09 AM
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Original meaning: leaf
Depicts three leaves on branches of a tree. Remnant from the top part of 枼. Based on the original meaning "leaf", now written as 葉. The meaning later shifted to "generation", since leaves pile up in hundreds much like a generation.
Character Evolution
BronzeEarly Western Zhou~1000 BCBronzeEarly Western Zhou~1000 BCBronzeEarly Western Zhou~1000 BCBronzeMid Western Zhou~900 BCBronzeMid Western Zhou~900 BCBronzeMid Western Zhou~900 BCBronzeLate Western Zhou~800 BCBronzeSpring and Autumn771-476 BCBronzeSpring and Autumn771-476 BCBronzeEarly Spring and Autumn~700 BCBronzeMid Warring States~300 BCBronzeMid Warring States~300 BCBronzeLate Warring States~250 BCSealMid Western Zhou~900 BCSealWarring States (Chu)475-221 BCSealWestern Han202 BC-9 ADSealShuowen~100 ADClericalWestern Han202 BC-9 ADClericalWestern Han202 BC-9 ADClericalEastern Han25-220 ADClericalEastern Han25-220 ADClericalEastern Han25-220 ADRegularModern
