尙
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Meaning: yet
💡 Think 'still' as in 'still yet' – the small radical 小 reminds you it's a small step away.
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Character Story & Explanation
尙 (shàng) means 'yet' or 'still,' expressing persistence or a continuing state. It also conveys 'to esteem' or 'to value,' reflecting the Chinese worldview of upholding virtues. For example, 尙未 means 'not yet,' emphasizing temporal continuity. This character appears in classical texts and modern usage, linking past and present.
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