启 (qǐ)
variant of 啟|启[qi3]
Etymology
Simplified form of 啟. Depicts a hand (又) opening a door (户) of an opening (口). The 又 (hand) component was later removed for simplification.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“启，開也。从戶，从口。”
Components
- 户 (iconic)
- 口 (iconic) — Depicts an opening.
- 又 (deleted) — Depicts a hand.