夙
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Meaning: morning
💡 Kneeling figure at dusk (夕) but meaning morning? It's about dawn rituals.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 夙 (sù) reveals its ancient connection to dawn worship. Composed of 夕 (evening) and (a kneeling figure), it depicts someone performing rituals at early morning—hence 'morning' or 'long-cherished wish'. This character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, symbolizing devotion from dawn.
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