jié, jí
question
Phonosemantic compound. 言 represents the meaning and 吉 represents the sound.
Evolution
Seal script
Shuowen (~100 AD)
Clerical script
Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
Clerical script
Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)Regular script
ModernMost common words with 詰
Freq. | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
to scold | ||
to ask questions | ||
rhetorical question | ||
to cross-examine (law) |
Sources