盡 (jǐn)
to exhaust, to use up, to deplete
Etymology
Depicts a hand (又) using a brush to scrub dishes (皿) clean after one is finished eating.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“盡，器中空也。从皿，聲。”
Components
- 又 (iconic) — Depicts a hand cleaning dishes.
- ◎ (iconic) — Depicts a brush used to clean dishes.
- 皿 (iconic) — Depicts a dish for holding food.