The "Zi" in Oracle Bone Inscriptions is a pictophonetic character. The left half of the word is a pictograph of a cow, and the right half is a phonetic "Bi". Some people explain that "Bi" is a symbol of women, and in the inscriptions on Yin Ruins, the left part of the word is also represented by sheep, tapir and tiger.
The figure of Xiao Zhuan is based on Oracle Bone Inscriptions, with a cow on the left and a dagger on the right. It means female livestock. From the Shang Dynasty to the Eastern Han Dynasty, the development of Chinese characters experienced changes from diversity and amorphous to single and stereotyped. After continuous screening, the word "true" from cattle was finally preserved and further generalized in meaning.
From the previous situation of synonymous polymorphic forms such as cattle, sheep and deer, it comes down to one meaning, that is, female livestock. It is recorded in Shangshu Pastoral Oath: "There is no morning for pheasants." The word "hen" means female livestock, and "hen" is also commonly known as hen. Hens don't bark in the morning. "Truth" is used for female animals, not people.
In modern Chinese, the occasions and proportion of using "Huan" have decreased, and it is even difficult to see. It's called "Niang", such as cows instead of cows and sows instead of pigs.
Interpretation of ancient books:
"Tang Yun" is forbearance. Jiyun, Yunhui and Zheng Yun's maids are very patient. Meanwhile, the patella. Shuowen: Livestock mother also. From the sound of cattle. Jade Piece: You are your mother. Li zhizhen Book Pastoral Oath: There is no morning for pheasants. Poetic Style: 3,000. The Book of Rites and the Moon Order: Wandering in grazing.
Another ancient poem: sorrow knocks empty. Han Yu's poem "To Cui Lizhi" is like throwing gold at an empty bottle. Note: So are you and Xi Gu.
Another supplement to Jiyun. Voice bi Yitong
In addition, Ji Yun and Lei Pian are combined with ladies-in-waiting and cut freely. Sound. Mom, too. Books, Priests and Explanations: Xu Yin Helps Endure Rebellion.
And "Guang Yun" helps to cut shoes. "Juyun" is combined. Harmonic). Yitong