孑
- lonely;
- solitary;
- single;
Etymology
A pictographic character.
The character is believed to depict a single arm or limb without its pair, symbolizing something incomplete or standing alone. From this image developed the meaning solitary or alone.
Semantic development:
- a single or incomplete limb;
- something standing alone;
- solitary or lonely state.
Usage in Korean
혈혈단신 (孑孑單身) — completely alone; without family or support
This expression describes a person who is entirely alone without relatives or assistance.
孑
외롭다
혈
oeropda
hyeol
Kangxi radical:39, 子
Strokes:3
Unicode:U+5B51
Cangjie input:
- 弓弓一 (NNM)
Composition:
- ⿻ 了 ㇀
