鄭
an ancient Chinese province
StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes15
Readings
On'yomi
- テイ
- ジョウ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
鄭 refers to an ancient Chinese province. Its meaning is a proper noun without a broader conceptual center.
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Etymology
鄭 combines 奠 (possibly phonetic) with ⻏ (village/city), suggesting a place name. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 奠 looks like a ceremonial offering, and the right side ⻏ is a village. Picture an ancient Chinese province known for its grand ceremonies.
Reading mnemonic
For テイ, imagine a tea ceremony in that ancient province: tea -> テイ, and the province is famous for its tea rituals.