Kanji 複: duplicate, double, compound, multiple
Key takeaways
Kanji 複: duplicate, double, compound, multiple. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 複
duplicate, double, compound, multiple
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine layering clothing (衤) or repeatedly (复) adding layers of fabric. Just as multiple layers of clothes overlap, this kanji signifies things being double, complex, or multiple. It is used in words like 'complex' or 'duplicate'.
