徽

幑

huī

彳 + 𢾰

Definitions

huī (noun) badge; emblem; insignia; crest; logo

Etymology

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The character 徽 combines the 彳 radical, historically associated with movement or steps, with other elements like 糸 (silk or threads). Its original meanings included a strong rope, a binding thread, and a pennant used for identification. Over time, it shifted to denote a badge or emblem signifying rank, membership, or institutional affiliation. The character also became closely linked to the Huizhou region of Anhui province, forming the name Huizhou and evoking the area's distinctive architecture and culture.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)

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安徽是个美丽的省份。

Ānhuī shì gè měilì de shěngfèn.

Anhui is a beautiful province.

他戴着一枚徽章。

Tā dài zhe yī méi huīzhāng.

He is wearing a badge.

我们的校徽很漂亮。

Wǒmen de xiàohuī hěn piàoliang.

Our school badge is very beautiful.

国徽代表我们的国家。

Guóhuī dàibiǎo wǒmen de guójiā.

The national emblem represents our country.

这个公司的徽标很独特。

Zhège gōngsī de huībiāo hěn dútè.

This company's logo is very unique.

产品上有特殊的徽记。

Chǎnpǐn shàng yǒu tèshū de huījì.

There is a special mark on the product.

徽商在古代很有名。

Huīshāng zài gǔdài hěn yǒumíng.

Huizhou merchants were famous in ancient times.

安徽的徽州文化历史悠久。

Ānhuī de Huīzhōu wénhuà lìshǐ yōujiǔ.

The Huizhou culture in Anhui has a long history.

Related Characters

Component: 彳

徽