兌
exchange
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Readings
On'yomi
- ダ
- エイ
- エツ
- タイ
Kun'yomi
- よろこ.ぶ
Nanori
- で
Meaning
兌 centers on the idea of exchange: giving one thing and receiving another in return.
Most common words using 兌
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Etymology
The historical origin of 兌 is uncertain. It visually contains 八 and 兄, but these components may not directly reflect the original formation.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 八 suggests division or separation, and the bottom 兄 (older brother) can be seen as a person. Imagine an older brother dividing goods to make an exchange.
Reading mnemonic
For ダ, picture exchanging a dull item for a shiny one: dull -> ダ, and the exchange makes it better.