釘

Glyph origin
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Some theorize that originally meant “nail”. After subsequently losing this original meaning, the character 釘 was created to represent “nail” with the semantic element added.

Etymology 1
Related to. Pronunciation 2 is a denominal verb derivation of pronunciation 1.


 * “to die”

Definitions

 * 1)  gold slab
 * 2) nail spike-shaped fastener
 * 3) body piercing
 * 4) to monitor; to urge
 * 5)  lamp
 * 1)  lamp
 * 1)  lamp
 * 1)  lamp

Definitions

 * 1) to nail; to staple
 * 2) to sew on
 * 3)  to die
 * 4)  gold
 * 1)  gold
 * 1)  gold
 * 1)  gold

Etymology
From. First cited to the ' of, with the phonetic ' spelling 久枳. From.

Noun

 * 1) a nail; a spike made of metal or hard material used to stick something

Derived terms

 * : nail that is 5 sun (寸) long (approximately 15 cm)