能, original form of 熊, bear, extended to mean: can, be capable to, ability, capability. 能 serves as phonetic component. Continue reading “Component bear 能 熊”
Component tiger 虎
虎, tiger, serves as semantic component to express meanings related to 虎. Continue reading “Component tiger 虎”
Component rabbit 兔
兔, rabbit, hare, serves as semantic or phonetic component. When used as semantic component, it expresses meanings related to rabbit/hare or the extended meanings. Continue reading “Component rabbit 兔”
Component frog 黾
黾, originally frog, now means: to strive; to endeavor. It serves as phonetic component. Continue reading “Component frog 黾”
Component beast 豸
豸, beast, serves as semantic component to express meanings related to animals, mostly names of beast. Continue reading “Component beast 豸”