- 子(child (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
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燕子衔泥垒大窝
燕子衔泥垒大窝
the swallow's nest is built one beakful of mud at a time (idiom)
2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings
MEANING
- 壹名noun
the swallow's nest is built one beakful of mud at a time (idiom)
- 。
The swallows carry mud in their beaks to build their large nest.
- 貳名noun
many a little makes a mickle
- 。
Swallows build large nests by carrying mud in their beaks.
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 氵(water)RADICAL
- 尼(close; intimate)PHONO-SEMANTIC
Mud is earth mixed tightly with water, clinging to the soil like a nun stays close to the ground.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
燕子衔泥垒大窝
Traditional燕子銜泥壘大窩
the swallow's nest is built one beakful of mud at a time (idiom)
2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings
MEANING
- 壹名noun
the swallow's nest is built one beakful of mud at a time (idiom)
- 。
The swallows carry mud in their beaks to build their large nest.
- 貳名noun
many a little makes a mickle
- 。
Swallows build large nests by carrying mud in their beaks.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 子(child (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 氵(water)RADICAL
- 尼(close; intimate)PHONO-SEMANTIC
Mud is earth mixed tightly with water, clinging to the soil like a nun stays close to the ground.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
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