董
correct
StatusJinmeiyōStrokes12
Readings
On'yomi
- トウ
Kun'yomi
- ただ.す
Meaning
董 centers on the idea of correcting or setting something right, often in a supervisory or authoritative sense. The single given meaning 'correct' is the core, with a nuance of overseeing or managing to ensure correctness.
Most common words using 董
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Etymology
董 combines 艹 (grass) with 重 (heavy). The historical development is uncertain, but it may relate to the idea of weighing or measuring grass, which requires correctness. The modern form is used for 'correct' and 'supervise'.
Meaning mnemonic
Picture a heavy weight 重 pressing down on grass 艹, forcing it to stand straight and correct. The weight ensures everything is properly aligned.
Reading mnemonic
For トウ, imagine a toe トウ correcting the position of the heavy weight on the grass: toe -> トウ, and the toe nudges things into the correct place.