Definitions

dūn stone block

Etymology phono-semantic

stone

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character denotes a heavy, solid block of stone, traditionally serving as a foundation, supporting pillar, or sturdy seat. As a phono-semantic compound, it combines the stone radical on the left with the phonetic component (dūn) on the right, which together classify the material and indicate the sound. Its meaning consistently relates to massive, foundational stone objects in the context of masonry and construction, and this standard structure allows readers to identify both the physical substance and pronunciation at a glance.