邽
name of a county in Han dynasty
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Readings
On'yomi
- ケイ
- ケ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
邽 is a rare kanji used primarily as a proper name, specifically a county name during the Han dynasty. Its standalone meaning is unclear outside of that historical context.
Study
Etymology
邽 combines 圭 (a jade tablet) with the city wall radical ⻏, suggesting a place name. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 圭 looks like stacked earth, and the right side ⻏ is a city wall. Picture a county named after its earthen walls.
Reading mnemonic
For ケイ, imagine a county official named Kay who stamps documents with a jade seal: Kay -> ケイ.