伦

倫

lún

亻 + 仑

Definitions

lún (noun) human relationship; moral order

lún (noun) coherence; regular sequence

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 仑 represents the sound. Simplified form of 倫.

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伦 is the simplified form of 倫, a phonosemantic compound. The person radical 亻 (rén) links the character to humanity and interpersonal relations, while 仑 (lún) supplies the sound. This phonetic component is a simplification of 侖, which in the traditional character also carried a semantic suggestion of order and logical arrangement. The core meaning centers on proper order, sequence, and natural hierarchy within human relationships, and from this foundation the character extends to morality, ethical norms that govern society, and concepts of logical order or peerless qualities.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Seal Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

伦敦是英国的首都。

Lúndūn shì Yīngguó de shǒudū.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom.

我们学习伦理道德。

Wǒmen xuéxí lúnlǐ dàodé.

We study ethics and morals.

他跳伦巴舞很好。

Tā tiào lúnbā wǔ hěn hǎo.

He dances rumba very well.

社会有基本的伦常。

Shèhuì yǒu jīběn de lúncháng.

Society has basic moral principles.

伦敦的天气经常下雨。

Lúndūn de tiānqì jīngcháng xià yǔ.

The weather in London often rains.

伦理问题需要仔细思考。

Lúnlǐ wèntí xūyào zǐxì sīkǎo.

Ethical issues require careful thought.

在伦敦，我参观了博物馆。

Zài Lúndūn, wǒ cānguān le bówùguǎn.

In London, I visited the museum.

现代社会的伦理挑战日益增多。

Xiàndài shèhuì de lúnlǐ tiǎozhàn rì yì zēng duō.

Ethical challenges in modern society are increasing day by day.

Related Characters

Component: 亻

Component: 仑

伦