厚 (hòu)

thick; deep or profound; kind; generous; rich or strong in flavor; to

Etymology

Depicts a jug of wine (𣆪) that has been aging in a cave (厂), thus having a strong flavor.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“厚,山陵之厚也。从,从厂。垕,古文厚,从后、土。”

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