- 米(grain; thread (symbolizing something cut))
- 斤(axe; chopping tool)
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
to die without progeny
He worried he would die without leaving any descendants.
(offensive) may you die childless
He cursed that person with the wish that they would have no descendants.
may you be the last of your family line
to die without progeny
He worried he would die without leaving any descendants.
(offensive) may you die childless
He cursed that person with the wish that they would have no descendants.
may you be the last of your family line
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
Using a knife to cut thread completely represents the image of total severance.
Using an axe to chop and sever threads — the image of breaking or cutting off.
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
Using a knife to cut thread completely represents the image of total severance.
to die without progeny
to die without progeny
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