The Chinese character "春" for spring is a phono-semantic compound, which means it is made up of elements that give clues to its pronunciation and meaning.
The character is composed of the semantic of "艸" for grass, and the phonetic of "屯", which means spring in ancient Chinese literature. Over time, "艸" and "屯" were merged and became "𡗗". The second part "日" is the character for the sun. Together, they capture the essence of spring, when plants begin to sprout and grow under the warm rays of the sun.
So, the next time you see the character 春, remember its rich history and the beautiful story it tells about the arrival of spring!
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