Kanji 戚: grieve, relatives
Key takeaways
Kanji 戚: grieve, relatives. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 戚
grieve, relatives
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines a weapon (戊) and a bean (尗). Originally depicting a decorated battle-axe, it evolved to represent 'relatives' who belong to the same clan and protect each other. It also signifies 'grief,' likening the sharp emotional pain of loss to a deep wound inflicted by an axe.
