响

How it is built

向 xiàng gives a similar sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Step by step

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1. 1
   丿slashShape+冂down box; bordersMeaning+口mouthMeaning=向toward; direction
2. 2
   口mouthMeaning+向xiàngtoward; directionSound=响sound; loud