- 一(first; number one (pictographic))
A single horizontal stroke symbolizes the number one, the beginning of all things.
lit. a full bottle makes no sound; a half-filled bottle sloshes (idiom)
A full bottle makes no sound, but a half-full bottle sloshes around.
fig. empty vessels make the most noise
An empty bottle makes no sound, but a half-full bottle sloshes around.
lit. a full bottle makes no sound; a half-filled bottle sloshes (idiom)
A full bottle makes no sound, but a half-full bottle sloshes around.
fig. empty vessels make the most noise
An empty bottle makes no sound, but a half-full bottle sloshes around.
A single horizontal stroke symbolizes the number one, the beginning of all things.
A ceramic vessel made from two parts joined together to form a complete container.
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
A bird flying swiftly upward and never willing to return represents the meaning of swift and unyielding.
Sound produced from the mouth spreads in a definite direction.
Using a knife to split a cow in half equally shows the meaning of 半 (half).
The sun shines brightly, making everything sparkle and dazzle.
A single horizontal stroke symbolizes the number one, the beginning of all things.
A ceramic vessel made from two parts joined together to form a complete container.
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
A bird flying swiftly upward and never willing to return represents the meaning of swift and unyielding.
Sound produced from the mouth spreads in a definite direction.
Using a knife to split a cow in half equally shows the meaning of 半 (half).
The sun shines brightly, making everything sparkle and dazzle.
lit. a full bottle makes no sound; a half-filled bottle sloshes (idiom)
lit. a full bottle makes no sound; a half-filled bottle sloshes (idiom)
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