陸
The story of 陸
land, continent
陸 is composed of the BuShou of 阜(mound, abundant) and 坴(land, earth). 坴 has already had the meaning of land, while 阜 is the picture of stepped fields, which emphasizes the elevation of the land.
陸
陸 is composed of the BuShou of 阜(mound, abundant) and 坴(land, earth). 坴 has already had the meaning of land, while 阜 is the picture of stepped fields, which emphasizes the elevation of the land.