The story of 宰

slaughter, govern

宰 is composed of 宀 (roof) and 䇂 (guilt, fault). 宀 depicts a house, meaning home or family. 䇂 is the picture of a sickle, a sickle is a mowing tool, means governing, so 宰 represents governing family matters.

Vocabulary of 宰

  • 宰相 (prime minister)
  • 主宰 (dominate)
  • 宰割 (slaughter)

Classification

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