者 (zhě)
(after a verb or adjective) one who (is) ...; (after a noun) person in
- HSK 3.1 level 3
- 8 strokes
Etymology
Origin unclear. 耂, which is a pictograph of a tree with paper mulberry leaves (original form of 楮), represents the sound.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“者，別事詞也。从白，聲。，古文旅字。”
Components
- 耂 (sound) — Depicts a tree with paper mulberry leaves. Original form of 楮.
- 口 (unknown) — The purpose of this component is unclear.