"芸 術" (gei-jutsu). It is translated as Art.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.
Etymology : Phono-semantic compound
芸 ⇒ 云 (cloud) + 艸 (grass)
The state that the clouds spreading through hazily over the grassy plain.
Etymology : Phono-semantic compound
術 ⇒ 朮 (stick) + 行 (go)
The state to carry through one's faith tenaciously.
The essence of the art is put in this phrase.
The character talks about the property of the art.
I can image them by this etymology.
It may be the eternal message from the people of the ancient times.
Que me gustan estas cosas tuyas...
ReplyDeleteSaludos y un abrazo.
It is nice coming here, I always learn something and see beautiful art.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta tu caligrafía y éstas entradas llenas de historias. Saludos
ReplyDeleteRamón -España-
Buen fin de semana ruma, un beso
ReplyDeleteA very artistic character, this one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image of such an important word!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written.
ReplyDeleteCongrats. And have a beautiful weekend.
Such an interesting story behind the strokes. Very beautiful, indeed.
ReplyDeleteThus, "art" as representining "nature". Totally different from many european languages, having this word coming from latin "ars/artis", hidding the primitive meaning of "work". Interesting indeed!
ReplyDeleteCalligraphy is a beautiful art form in itself. It's so interesting to learn how blended words are formed, and the meaning of them.
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