Definitions
(verb)
to enter; to go into
(verb)
to join; to become a member of
Etymology
Arrow pointing forward, representing the idea "enter".
About
入 originally depicted the sharp tip of an arrowhead or wedge driven into an object, a pictograph of an arrow pointing forward to convey 'enter'. Its two strokes converge with the left stroke starting slightly lower and crossing beneath the right, a structure that distinguishes it from 人 (person) and 八 (eight). The image of penetration naturally yields the core sense of entering or moving from outside to inside. As a verb, it covers physically entering a space, gaining admission to an organization, incorporating elements into a system, or taking in revenue.
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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。
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