型

How it is built

刑 xíng gives the sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Step by step

From radicals up to 型. Tap any step to open it.

1. 1
   一oneMeaning+廾two handsMeaning=开open
2. 2
   开kāiopenSound+刂knifeMeaning=刑punishment
3. 3
   刑xíngpunishmentSound+土earthMeaning=型model; type