庶
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Meaning: ordinary; numerous
💡 Under a roof (广) with fire (火), many (廿) gather: ordinary but numerous.
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Character Story & Explanation
庶 (shù) originally depicted a gathering under a roof, linking 'numerous' and 'ordinary'. In ancient China, the term '庶民' referred to the common people, contrasting with nobility. It embodies the Confucian value of collective welfare, as in '庶几' (hope for abundance). Reflecting a worldview where harmony arises from the multitude, 庶 underscores the significance of the ordinary masses in societal balance.
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