雕
carving
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Readings
On'yomi
- チョウ
Kun'yomi
- きざ.む
- わし
- ほ.る
Meaning
雕 centers on the act of carving or engraving, shaping a material by cutting into it.
Study
Etymology
雕 combines 周 (likely a phonetic component) with 隹 (bird), but the exact historical development linking these to carving is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 周 suggests a perimeter or enclosure, and the right side 隹 is a bird. Imagine carving a detailed bird shape within a bordered frame.
Reading mnemonic
For チョウ, picture a master carver named Chou carefully engraving a bird: Chou -> チョウ.