Definitions
(verb)
to enter; to go into
(verb)
to join; to become a member of
Etymology
Arrow pointing forward, representing the idea "enter".
About
The character "入" derives from an early pictographic representation of entry, with its two-stroke form visually implying a wedge-like object penetrating a space, a design that has persisted with little modification across the history of Chinese writing. Its structure, characterized by a broader top stroke meeting a narrower bottom, distinguishes it from the similarly shaped character for person, maintaining clarity in written communication. Initially denoting the physical act of entering a location, the semantic range of "入" gradually extended to include metaphorical entries such as the receipt of income or the initiation into a state or organization, reflecting its adaptive use in evolving linguistic contexts. This expansion of meaning is further evident in its function as a radical within compound characters, where it consistently contributes the core idea of inward movement or inclusion.
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请进入这个房间。
他加入了足球队。
我的收入很高。
请输入您的姓名。
他们陷入了激烈的讨论。
公司投入了大量资金。
雨水渗入了土壤。
他完全融入了新环境。