咸 (Xián)
surname Xian
- HSK 3.1 level 4
- 9 strokes
Etymology
Depicts a massacre with a weapon (戌), based on the original meaning "massacre". The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“咸，皆也，悉也。从口，从戌。戌，悉也。”
Components
- 戌 (iconic) — Depicts an axe.
- 口 (distinguishing)