主义 (zhǔ yì)

Character breakdown

• 主 (zhǔ) · 5 strokes

  Pictograph of a memorial tablet used for spiritual rituals, similar to 示.

• 义 (Yì) · 3 strokes

  Adapted from the cursive form of the traditional character 義. Phonosemantic compound. 羊 represents the meaning and 我 represents the sound. In ancient China sheep (羊) were associated with goodness and…