Memory phrase for the Kanji: 旨


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Meaning order, purpose, imperial decree, aim

Pronunciation

zhǐ

Explanation

Top: sitting person , bottom: sun

Mnemonic


 
If sb. sits above the sun, he can issue orders and decrees.

Radicals

sun, dayThis radical was developed from a circle with a central dot as the image of the sun. As you can hardly draw circles or dots with a brush, it became the current rectangular shape.
spoon, ladleIn the explanations this radical is also used as a sitting person. (Further radicals with „person“ are: sitting cross-legged , lying , kneeling , skilled , bending ,, slumped or husband )
order, purpose
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 Vocabulary

 宗旨  zōng zhǐ  objective; aim; goal
 旨意  zhǐ yì  decree; order
 主旨  zhǔ zhǐ  gist; main idea; general tenor; one's judgment
 懿旨  yì zhǐ  an imperial decree
 懿旨  yì zhǐ  

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