The story of 矮

short, low

矮 is composed of 矢 (arrow) and 委 (dejected, winding). 矢 is the picture of arrow, which is the shortest weapon, 委 means bending or winding, also extends to the meaning of short and low.

Vocabulary of 矮

  • 矮瓜 (eggplant)
  • 矮人 (dwarf)

Classification

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