"生" (sei, or nama). It is translated as life, living, lifetime, birth, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.
Etymology : Semantic
艸 (grass) + 土 (soil, earth)
Form grass grows on the ground.
Strength to go through many strata seems to be expressed.
A beautiful calligraphy for a word so sublime, that of life.
ReplyDeleteI like the etymology which is so tied to the land.
A pleasure to visit.
Have a good weekend,
Dear Ruma, Thank you so much. His life is his life's
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Hans-Peter
So simple and so strong image!
ReplyDeleteOlá Ruma!!!
ReplyDeleteQuanta coisa linda, imagens MARAVILHOSAS!!!
OBRIGADA!!
Tenha Dias Iluminados e Protegidos!!!
Muita Luz!!!
Merci Ruma , toujours épatant ces calligraphies !
ReplyDeletePreciosa palabra, como la Caligrafía que nos muestra.
ReplyDeleteGracias Ruma.
Cordial saludo.
Ramón
So simple and yet so full of unseen potential, just like the earth nurturing the grass to be!
ReplyDeleteThe wisdom of our ancestors is a precious legacy to remember and rediscover. What a better etymology for "life" than this?...
Thank you for sharing!