肃
sù HSK5

pay respects

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approved by Prismcool · Oct 24, 2023, 08:34 PM · Reviewed by Prismcool on Oct 24, 2023, 08:34 PM

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Original meaning: to tremble with fear

Simplified form of 肅. Depicts a hand holding a bamboo stick (聿) walking on the edge of an abyss (𣶒). Based on the original meaning "to tremble with fear". The meaning later shifted to "solemn" and "pay respects".

Components

聿
聿 IconicRemnant component

Used here to depict a hand holding a bamboo stick.

𣶒

Depicts a deep pool filled with water.

Sources

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