畢 (bì)

to finish, to conclude, to end; completed

Etymology

Depicts a of hunting net (𠦒) used in a field (田) to catch birds or rabbits. Based on the original meaning "hunting net". The meaning later shifted to "finish".

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“畢,田罔也。从,象畢形微也。或曰甶聲。”

Original meaning

hunting net

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