- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
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(idiom) to make a story or theory consistent; to give a plausible explanation; to plug the holes in one's story
He tried to justify himself by making his story consistent.
(idiom) to make a story or theory consistent; to give a plausible explanation; to plug the holes in one's story
He tried to justify himself by making his story consistent.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A circle is a shape that is completely enclosed and closed like a member held within embracing arms.
Originally a picture of a rice sieve, it now serves as a pronoun meaning "that" or "it" in classical language.
Speaking is using words to exchange with each other.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A circle is a shape that is completely enclosed and closed like a member held within embracing arms.
Originally a picture of a rice sieve, it now serves as a pronoun meaning "that" or "it" in classical language.
Speaking is using words to exchange with each other.
(idiom) to make a story or theory consistent; to give a plausible explanation; to plug the holes in one's story
(idiom) to make a story or theory consistent; to give a plausible explanation; to plug the holes in one's story
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