宜 (Yí)

surname Yi

Etymology

Originally depicted two pieces of meat (肉) on a sacrificial altar (且). Based on the original meaning "sacrificial meat". The meaning later shifted to "suitable".

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“宜,所安也。从宀之下,一之上,多省聲。,古文宜。,亦古文宜。”