宋
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Meaning: the Song dynasty
💡 A roof (宀) over a tree (木) – think of a peaceful dynasty under a sturdy roof.
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Character Story & Explanation
宋 (sòng) primarily refers to the Song dynasty (960–1279 CE), a golden age of Chinese culture, economy, and technology. The character combines the radical 宀 (roof) meaning 'home' or 'dynasty', and 木 (tree), suggesting a house of wood. It symbolizes a settled, prosperous era. Today, it remains a common surname and appears in historical contexts.
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