Kanji 維: fiber, tie, rope
Key takeaways
Kanji 維: fiber, tie, rope. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 維
fiber, tie, rope
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji originally depicted a rope made of threads (糸) used to tie a bird (隹). It represents the act of tying things together to 'maintain' a state or connection, and it is also used to mean 'fiber' or 'textile.'
