The story of 孤

lone

孤 is composed of 子 (child) and 瓜 (melon). A melon is larger in size compared to typical vegetables and fruits, and eating one is enough to feel full, thus carrying the meaning of being solitary. 子 is the picture of a baby. Baby is vulnerable and is particularly afraid of loneliness.

Vocabulary of 孤

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

Classification

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