㳄 (xián)

Etymology

Depicts drops of spit (氵) coming from an open mouth (欠).

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“，慕欲口液也。从欠，从水。”

Components

• 氵 (iconic) — 氵 is a component form of 水.
• 欠 (sound, iconic) — Depicts a person with an open mouth.