巠
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Meaning: underground watercourse
💡 Think of 'jing' as a 'spring' flowing underground, hidden but vital.
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Character Story & Explanation
巠 (jīng) originally depicted an underground watercourse or channel, with the radical 巛 (river) suggesting flowing water. In ancient Chinese worldview, water was seen as a vital force flowing beneath the earth, nurturing life unseen. This character rarely appears alone but is a component in words related to water paths, reflecting the Chinese recognition of hidden natural structures.
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