The story of 孤

lone

孤 is composed of 子 (child, son) and 瓜 (melon). Melon is larger than the other fruits and vegetables, and eating one will make you full, so it has the meaning of being alone. 子 is the picture of a baby. Baby is vulnerable and is particularly afraid of being alone.

Vocabulary of 孤

  • 孤獨 (lonely)
  • 孤兒 (orphan)
  • 孤僻 (antisocial)

Classification

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