First, the basic explanation: Chinese common words (a class of words), pronounced tǐ, first appeared in the inscriptions of the Warring States period. Its original meaning is the body, which is the general name of the whole body, ontology and subject, and can be extended to the meaning of essence, French, norms and rules.
Second, the detailed explanation:
1, the whole body of human and animals.
2, a part of the body.
3, the thing itself or all.
4. The state or shape of matter.
5. Style and style of writing or calligraphy.
6, the pattern of things, laws.
7, personal experience, understanding.
8. Put yourself in others' shoes.
9, as opposed to "use". "Ti" and "Yong" are a pair of categories in China's classical philosophy, which refer to "Ti" and "Yong" respectively. It is generally believed that "body" is the most fundamental and internal; "Use" is the external expression of "body".
10, personal belongings of family members; Being close, such as "talking to yourself", is also called "stepping on yourself".
Third, the interpretation of ancient books:
1, Shuo Wen Jie Zi:
(1) It belongs to twelve genera.
(2) from the bone.
2. Kangxi Dictionary:
(1) Perbenche of Guangyun. "Jiyun" hits the nail on the head, and the sound is on the basin. Not good either.
(2) "Tongya": The coachman is called the body husband. In the twelfth year, Tang Yizong Xiantong was buried, and Princess Tong Chang gave wine to 40 camels. Body, pu is the opposite. Husband, husband. Popular reading saves our lives and makes mistakes.