- 子(child (pictographic))
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
lit. when covered with lice, one doesn't feel the itching anymore, and when up to one's ears in debt, one ceases to worry about it (saying)
fig. to be past worrying (about sth)
When you have too many lice, you stop itching; when you have too much debt, you stop worrying.
lit. when covered with lice, one doesn't feel the itching anymore, and when up to one's ears in debt, one ceases to worry about it (saying)
fig. to be past worrying (about sth)
When you have too many lice, you stop itching; when you have too much debt, you stop worrying.
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.
An image of a curled-up baby suggests completeness and ending.
A bird flying swiftly upward and never willing to return represents the meaning of swift and unyielding.
Skin itches as if tiny goats are constantly running and jumping all over your body.
A debt is something others demand repayment for and blame you for owing.
A human heart carrying autumn sorrow like falling leaves wilts the mind with melancholy.
The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.
Two evening periods stacked together symbolize abundance and plenty.
An image of a curled-up baby suggests completeness and ending.
A bird flying swiftly upward and never willing to return represents the meaning of swift and unyielding.
Skin itches as if tiny goats are constantly running and jumping all over your body.
A debt is something others demand repayment for and blame you for owing.
A human heart carrying autumn sorrow like falling leaves wilts the mind with melancholy.
lit. when covered with lice, one doesn't feel the itching anymore, and when up to one's ears in debt, one ceases to worry about it (saying)
lit. when covered with lice, one doesn't feel the itching anymore, and when up to one's ears in debt, one ceases to worry about it (saying)
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