【漢字字根】Draw 木 Hanzi Family | 木未末本林果呆束
Remember a basic traditional character by drawing!
The Chinese character 木 is important in Chinese writing. It is the basis for many other characters. These characters have changed over time from the ancient Oracle bone script. To understand these changes, we will use art illustrations. Drawings are helpful for learning Traditional Chinese characters, which are important in the Chinese language. In this article, we will explain the meanings and origins of eight characters that come from 木 by drawing!
未 (wèi) - Not Yet:
In Oracle bone script, 未 was represented as a picture of a young plant with roots, symbolizing "not yet." Over time, it evolved into its modern form.
Art Image:
[未 Art Image - Depicting a young plant with roots, symbolizing "not yet."]
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末 (mò) - End:
Oracle bone script for 末 depicted a tree with branches and leaves, symbolizing "end." This character has transitioned into its contemporary version.
Art Image:
[末 Art Image - Showing a tree with branches and leaves, signifying "end."]
本 (běn) - Root or Origin:
Oracle bone script for 本 represented a tree with an intricate network of roots, symbolizing "root" or "origin." It has been simplified over time.
Art Image:
[本 Art Image - Featuring a tree with complex root system, denoting "root" or "origin."]
林 (lín) - Forest:
The Oracle bone script for 林 depicted two trees next to each other, signifying "forest." The character has transformed into its modern version.
Art Image:
[林 Art Image - Depicting two trees next to each other, symbolizing "forest."]
果 (guǒ) - Fruit:
In Oracle bone script, 果 showed a tree with fruit hanging from its branches, symbolizing "fruit." It has developed into its current form.
Art Image:
[果 Art Image - Displaying a tree with fruit hanging from its branches, representing "fruit."]
呆 (dāi) - Dull or Stupid:
Oracle bone script for 呆 had a picture of a mouth with a piece of wood inside it, symbolizing "dull" or "stupid." The character has evolved into its contemporary version.
Art Image:
[呆 Art Image - Featuring a mouth with a piece of wood inside, symbolizing "dull" or "stupid."]
束 (shù) - Bundle or Bunch:
The Oracle bone script for 束 depicted a bundle of wood tied together, symbolizing "bundle" or "bunch." This character has been simplified over time.
Art Image:
[束 Art Image - Showing a bundle of wood tied together, signifying "bundle" or "bunch."]
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Look at these cool art pictures showing how a character can change into other characters! These pictures show how the meanings of these characters are connected to their ancient drawings in Oracle bone script. By drawing these characters, we can explore the interesting details of Traditional Chinese writing and appreciate its beauty. I hope you liked this article!
PS. The Oracle bone script images used in this text are sourced from the National Palace Museum Open Data platform and the Chinese cultural association. 中華語文知識庫（台灣版）😊