Abstract: This paper analyses the evolving sequence of the character yi(毅) from the angle of genesis.Yi(毅) evolves from yi() by adding the part.Xin(辛) in the upper part of yi() as the meaning of a cutting tool,shows that a furious pig needs controlling.The form of yi() plus shu(殳) constructs yi(毅)and the added part shu(殳) as the meaning of a sharp sword,in fact,strengthens the function of xin(辛) in the upper part of yi()as the meaning of a cutting tool.From the angle of genesis,yi(毅) is an associative compound character.The meaning of resolution and steadfastness of yi(毅) is the extended meaning from the original meaning as wild fury.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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