讯
xùn HSK6

inquire

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approved by Prismcool · Feb 12, 2024, 08:18 PM · Reviewed by Prismcool on Feb 12, 2024, 08:18 PM

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Simplified form of 訊. Depicts a mouth (口) interrogating a captured prisoner of war (卂). 卂 also represents the sound. The 口 (mouth) component was later reanalyzed as 讠 (speech).

Components

讠
讠 Iconic component

讠 is a component form of 言. Originally 口 (mouth). Later reanalyzed as 讠 (speech).

卂
卂 SoundIconic component

Depicts a captive prisoner with their hands tied behind their back.

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