婚

How it is built

Weddings were held at dusk (昏 hūn)

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
   氏clanMeaning+日sun; dayMeaning=昏dusk; faint
2. 2
   女womanMeaning+昏hūndusk; faintSound=婚marry