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> The three ticks on the left are the symbol for water but 十 means 10. The right part in this case signifies a similar pronunciation: 汁 (zhi) 十 (shi) This i
by powersnail 6y ago
> The three ticks on the left are the symbol for water but 十 means 10.
The right part in this case signifies a similar pronunciation:
汁 (zhi)
十 (shi)
This is a typical setup in Chinese character, part of it relates to the meaning, the other relates to the pronunciation.