Definitions

(literary) exemplary; virtuous

Etymology phono-semantic

heart

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The character "懿" derives from a phono-semantic composition where the element "壹" serves as a phonetic indicator while components associated with the heart and mind, historically forming part of the compound "恣", provide the semantic basis for its early association with inner moral quality and aesthetic virtue. Over time, its meaning solidified around the expression of exemplary conduct and noble character, a conception maintained through classical texts and literary usage without substantial alteration, with the traditional structure of the character consistently reflecting these connotations of ethical excellence.

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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Bronze Mid Western Zhou (~900 BC)
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Bronze Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 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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她具有美好的德。

Tā jùyǒu měihǎo de yìdé.

She possesses beautiful virtue.

他的行值得学习。

Tā de yìxíng zhídé xuéxí.

His admirable conduct is worth learning.

这位老师范永存。

Zhè wèi lǎoshī yìfàn yǒng cún.

This teacher's exemplary model will last forever.

皇后颁布了一道旨。

Huánghòu bānbù le yī dào yìzhǐ.

The empress issued an imperial decree.

他的德和智慧深受尊敬。

Tā de yìdé hé zhìhuì shēn shòu zūnjìng.

His virtue and wisdom are deeply respected.

在历史上,许多行被记载下来。

Zài lìshǐ shàng, xǔduō yìxíng bèi jìzǎi xiàlái.

In history, many admirable conducts were recorded.

司马是三国时期的政治家。

Sīmǎ Yì shì Sānguó shíqī de zhèngzhìjiā.

Sima Yi was a politician during the Three Kingdoms period.

她的德不仅影响了家人,还感动了社区。

Tā de yìdé bùjǐn yǐngxiǎng le jiārén, hái gǎndòng le shèqū.

Her virtue not only influenced her family but also touched the community.

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