缩

How it is built

宿 sù gives a similar sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Step by step

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

1. 1
   一oneMeaning+白báiwhiteSound=百hundred
2. 2
   宀roofMeaning+亻personMeaning+百hundredMeaning=宿stay overnight
3. 3
   纟silkMeaning+宿sùstay overnightSound=缩shrink