The original meaning of 传 is post-chaise or stagecoach. Other meanings closely related to its original meaning were derived. Continue reading “Formulas of 传”
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传 post-chaise
In oracle bone script, 传 --new/093chuan/%5B1%5Djia(1).gif?resize=18%2C25){kind=small}
= --new/093chuan/%5B1%5Djia(1)jian(1).gif?resize=8%2C20){kind=small}
(人 a man) + --new/093chuan/%5B1%5Djia(1)jian(2).gif?resize=15%2C20){kind=small}
(专, a hand holding a weaving spindle), suggesting the action of turning over or exchange. Continue reading “传 post-chaise”