况
still more, still less
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Readings
On'yomi
- キョウ
Kun'yomi
- まし.て
- いわ.んや
- おもむき
Meaning
况 centers on comparison that intensifies a state: something is still more or still less than expected. It marks a degree beyond what was already mentioned.
Study
Etymology
况 is a variant form of 況. The right side 兄 likely contributes the sound, while the left side 冫 (ice) may have been used to suggest a cold, intensified state, though the exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 冫 (ice) makes things colder, and the right side 兄 (older brother) is bigger. Imagine an older brother standing on ice, making the cold feel still more intense.
Reading mnemonic
For キョウ, picture the older brother (兄) shouting 'KYOU!' as he slips on the ice, making the situation still more chaotic. The shout 'KYOU!' directly cues キョウ.