智

How it is built

知 zhī gives the 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
   矢arrowMeaning+口mouthMeaning=知know
2. 2
   知zhīknowSound+日sun; dayMeaning=智wisdom