Definitions
(arch. introductory particle); then; and then
Etymology
Pictograph of a hand holding a writing utensil.
About
The character "聿" finds its origin in a pictographic depiction of a hand clutching a writing brush, which established its core meaning as a physical instrument for writing. Its traditional form, through its vertical strokes, continues to suggest the shape of bristles bound to a handle, structurally mirroring this initial concept. Over time, the semantic application of "聿" extended from the concrete tool to abstract the act of writing itself, and it later functioned as a conjunctive adverb meaning "then" or "thereupon" in classical literary usage. While its independent lexical presence has waned, it endures as a fundamental constituent in many characters related to writing, such as "書" (book) and "筆" (brush), where it anchors the meaning to domains of literacy and inscription.
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聿同学在写字。
聿明是我的朋友。
聿先生教我们中文。
聿同学不仅学习好，而且乐于助人。
聿明在图书馆里认真地看书。
聿怀中学是一所著名的学校。
聿先生曾经在聿怀中学任教多年。
聿明通过不懈努力，终于考上了理想的大学。