尚 (Shàng)
surname Shang
- HSK 3.1 level 7
- 8 strokes
Etymology
Depicts a large room. Based on the original meaning "high place". The meaning later shifted to "esteem".
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“尚，曾也，庶幾也。从八，向聲。”
Original meaning
high place
Components
- 八 (distinguishing)
- 冂 (sound, iconic) — Depicts a large room.
- 口 (distinguishing)