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xié harmonious

Etymology phono-semantic

think

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The character 勰 combines the component 劦, formed by three 力 characters symbolizing collective effort, with the mind component 思. This structure conveys the concept of harmony, particularly in thoughts or agreements, with 劦 also serving as the phonetic element. Historically used in classical texts, 勰 described peaceful coordination or intellectual unity. Today, it is rare in standard vocabulary and appears mainly in personal names, reflecting valued qualities of harmony and cooperative thought.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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