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shùn Shun (c. 23rd century BC), mythical sage and leader

Etymology phono-semantic

claw

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舜 is best known as the name of a legendary sage emperor, but originally referred to a type of hibiscus or creeping plant. Its modern form includes the radical 舛, meaning feet pointing in opposite directions, with an upper portion derived from a plant depiction that also provided the phonetic component. While the floral meaning has largely fallen from common use, the character remains primarily associated with the virtuous ruler, serving as an enduring cultural reference.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)
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是古代贤君。

Shùn shì gǔdài xián jūn.

Shun is an ancient virtuous ruler.

我们都敬仰

Wǒmen dōu jìngyǎng Shùn.

We all admire Shun.

的故事很感人。

Shùn de gùshi hěn gǎnrén.

Shun's story is very touching.

帝以德治国。

Shùn dì yǐ dé zhì guó.

Emperor Shun ruled the country with virtue.

时代社会和谐。

Yú Shùn shídài shèhuì héxié.

During the era of Yu Shun, society was harmonious.

老师讲解了的孝行。

Lǎoshī jiǎngjiě le Shùn de xiàoxíng.

The teacher explained Shun's filial deeds.

的治国理念影响深远。

Shùn de zhìguó lǐniàn yǐngxiǎng shēnyuǎn.

Shun's governance philosophy has a profound influence.

在现代社会,的品德仍值得学习。

Zài xiàndài shèhuì, Shùn de pǐndé réng zhídé xuéxí.

In modern society, Shun's moral character is still worth learning.