祝 (Zhù)
surname Zhu
- HSK 3.1 level 3
- 9 strokes
Etymology
Depicts a kneeling person (卩) in front of a memorial tablet (礻) opening their mouth (口) to pray.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“祝，祭主贊詞者。从示，从人、口。一曰从兌省。《易》曰：‘兌，為口為巫。’”
Components
- 礻 (iconic) — 礻 is a component form of 示. Depicts a memorial tablet used for spiritual rituals
- 口 (iconic) — Depicts a mouth open to pray.
- 卩 (iconic) — Depicts a person kneeling.