臻

zhēn

秦 + 至

Definitions

zhēn to arrive; to reach (esp. perfection); utmost; (used in commercials)

Etymology phono-semantic

reach

Semantic: 至 Phonetic: 秦

About

臻 (zhēn) is a phono-semantic compound: the left side, 至 (zhì), serves as the semantic radical meaning "to arrive" or "to reach an extreme", while the right side, 秦 (qín), functions as the phonetic component, indicating the pronunciation. Its original meaning was physical arrival at a specific location, but today it primarily expresses attaining an abstract goal, particularly reaching a state of perfection, completion, or ultimate refinement in a skill or endeavor.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

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

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Simplified Modern

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科技日益臻于完善。

Kējì rìyì zhēn yú wánshàn.

Technology is increasingly reaching perfection.

他们的合作已臻成熟阶段。

Tāmen de hézuò yǐ zhēn chéngshú jiēduàn.

Their cooperation has reached a mature stage.

他的技艺臻于化境。

Tā de jìyì zhēn yú huàjìng.

His skills have reached a sublime state.

愿我们的友谊日臻深厚。

Yuàn wǒmen de yǒuyì rì zhēn shēnhòu.

May our friendship grow ever deeper.

经过多年努力，此研究已臻世界领先水平。

Jīngguò duōnián nǔlì, cǐ yánjiū yǐ zhēn shìjiè lǐngxiān shuǐpíng.

After years of effort, this research has reached a world-leading level.

此乃匠心独具，臻于至善之作。

Cǐ nǎi jiàngxīn dú jù, zhēn yú zhìshàn zhī zuò.

This is a work of unique craftsmanship, achieving the highest good.

他的理论体系已臻完备，逻辑严密。

Tā de lǐlùn tǐxì yǐ zhēn wánbèi, luójí yánmì.

His theoretical system has reached completion, with rigorous logic.

唯有不懈追求，方能臻于精神的自由境界。

Wéiyǒu búxiè zhuīqiú, fāng néng zhēn yú jīngshén de zìyóu jìngjiè.

Only through unremitting pursuit can one attain the realm of spiritual freedom.

Related Characters

Component: 秦

Component: 至

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