海

How it is built

每 měi gives an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Step by step

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

1. 1
   𠂉grass shapeShape+母motherMeaning=每every; each
2. 2
   氵waterMeaning+每měievery; eachSound=海sea