简

How it is built

Bamboo slips; 间 jiān 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
   门gate; doorMeaning+日sun; dayMeaning=间between; room
2. 2
   ⺮bambooMeaning+间jiānbetween; roomSound=简simple