分
Meaning: To separate ; scatter ; depart ; distinguish Origin: 甲骨文中，“分”的外面是个“八”字，当中是一把“刀”，意思是用刀把一个东西切开，所以“分”的本义是“分开”，后来“分”也有“散” “离” “区别”的意思。 On oracle bone inscriptions, the character “分” has two parts: a “八” on the outside and a “刀” (knife) on the inside, meaning to cut something with…
鹿
Meaning: deer Origin: “鹿”是个象形字，甲骨文的“鹿”有鹿角，鹿的大眼睛，尖尖的嘴和鹿的身子，并且这只鹿是在奔跑的状态。 “鹿” is a pictograph, and on oracle bone inscriptions is made of antlers, big eyes, a nose and body. It resembles a running deer. Words: …
启
Meaning: open; awaken; start Origin: 甲骨文的“启”是一只手把一扇门打开，本义是“开”，后来引申为“开始”“开导”“陈述”等意思。 As it appears on oracle bone inscriptions, “启” looks like a hand opening a door, so its original meaning was to open. Later, that…
雷
Meaning: thunder; mine; surname Lei Origin: 甲骨文“雷”字中间的曲线是打雷时伴随着的闪电，用圆形表示雷的响声，后人又在上面加上“雨”字表示雷多在雨天出现。 On oracle bone inscriptions, the character “雷” has a curve in the middle representing lightning, while the exterior circle signifies thunder. Later, the…
禾
Meaning: standing grain (esp. rice); millet Origin: 甲骨文的字形像一株已经成熟的庄稼，沉甸甸的谷穗把上端压弯了，向下低垂着。“禾”的本义是“谷子”，后引申为其他粮食作物。 On oracle bone inscriptions, “禾” looks like crops ready for harvest, the heavy ears weighing the stalk down. The original meaning is…
必
Meaning: certainly；necessarily；have to；must； Origin: 甲骨文“必”字像一把有长柄的水勺子，旁边有水滴。“必”是“柲”（bì,义为“柄”）的本字，现在多用于指“一定”、“必须”。 On oracle bones inscriptions, “必” looks likes a water spoon with a long handle and water droplets beside it. “必” is the original version of…
个
Structure : Number + 个 + Noun Meaning: The measure word 个 (ge) is the most common Chinese measure word. It can be used in a pinch for any noun…
难道
Structure : 难道 + Rhetorical question Meaning: Rhetorical questions use the form of a question to emphasize a point, and as such the question does not require an answer. A…
