彜
moral principle
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Readings
On'yomi
- イ
Kun'yomi
- つね
Meaning
彜 centers on a moral principle or constant standard of conduct. The meaning is narrow and abstract, referring to an enduring ethical rule.
Study
Etymology
The exact historical development of 彜 is uncertain. It may be related to ritual vessels or constancy, but the component origins are not clearly established.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 彑 looks like a hand holding something steady. Imagine a hand upholding an unchanging moral rule, like a constant principle.
Reading mnemonic
For イ, picture an easel (イーゼル) holding a plaque with a moral principle written on it. The easel cues イ and the plaque represents the constant rule.