眕
restraint
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Readings
On'yomi
- シン
- チン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
眕 centers on holding back or controlling oneself: restraint. The meaning is narrow and does not extend into broader abstract applications.
Study
Etymology
眕 combines 目 (eye) with 㐱, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the eye component suggests a connection to looking or watching, possibly related to restraint through visual control.
Meaning mnemonic
The eye 目 on the left watches the right side 㐱, like a stern gaze that holds someone back. Picture a parent's warning look that restrains a child from misbehaving.
Reading mnemonic
For シン, imagine a thin (シン) leash held by the eye's gaze, restraining movement: thin -> シン.