Definitions
(preposition,verb)
between; to lie between
(verb)
to introduce
(noun)
armor; shell
Etymology
Depicts a person between two lines.
About
The character "介" originated from an early concept representing armor or a protective boundary, which conveyed notions of separation and defense. Its present structure incorporates the "人" component positioned above two vertical strokes, visually implying a person acting as an intermediary or standing between elements. The meaning shifted from these concrete ideas to encompass abstract functions such as introducing, mediating, and denoting intermediate states, a change demonstrated by its role in forming words like 介绍 (introduce) and 介入 (intervene).
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请介绍你自己。
他向我介绍了他的家庭。
我不介意你的选择。
政府介入解决了问题。
空气是声音的介质。
他的成绩介乎优秀与良好之间。
在会议上，他详细介绍了新项目。
这种材料具有很好的介电性能。