念

How it is built

今 jīn gives an old sound: keeping something in the heart now

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
   人personShape+丶dotShape+乛second; twistShape=今now; today
2. 2
   今jīnnow; todaySound+心heartMeaning=念read aloud; miss