The story of 戒

warn, guard

戒 is composed of 戈(spear) and 廾(two hands cupping in salute), which depicts two hands holding a spear, it has the meanings of guarding against, alert, prohibition and restriction.

Vocabulary of 戒

  • 戒酒 (a ban on alcohol)
  • 戒嚴 (to impose curfew)
  • 懲戒 (to discipline)

Classification

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