終 (zhōng)
end; finally, in the end
Etymology
Phonosemantic compound. 糹 represents the meaning and 冬 represents the sound.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“終，絿絲也。从糸，冬聲。，古文終。”
Components
- 糹 (meaning) — 糹 is a component form of 糸.
- 冬 (sound, iconic) — Depicts a rope with knots at both ends