鬴
pot
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Readings
On'yomi
- フ
- レキ
- リャク
Kun'yomi
- かま
Meaning
鬴 centers on a pot, specifically a type of cooking vessel. The meaning is straightforward and concrete.
Study
Etymology
鬴 combines 鬲, an ancient pictograph of a three-legged cauldron or cooking vessel, with 甫, which likely contributes a phonetic element. Together they specify a type of pot.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 鬲 looks like a cauldron on legs, and the right side 甫 adds the idea of something broad or spreading. Imagine a wide, sturdy pot for cooking.
Reading mnemonic
For フ, picture a pot full of food: the sound 'foo' (like food) cues フ, and the pot is ready to serve.