[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #Motion-Conditions # 免 miǎn to be excused ## Components [[中 zhōng]] [[乚 (yǐ)]] [[⺈ (dāo)]] ## Meaning Today, the character "免" (miǎn) primarily signifies "exemption" or "to be excused" in modern Chinese. It is often used to indicate being exempted from a duty, responsibility, or obligation. Additionally, it can denote avoiding or being spared from something unwanted or undesirable. ## History The character "免" (miǎn) is a compound ideogram. In its ancient form, it depicts a person beneath what resembles a hat or headgear, representing the original meaning of "hat" or "headwear." Over time, it extended to convey the concept of "exemption" or "removal." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ？ ### Bronze Script ![[免 broncce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[免 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[免 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[免 reg.svg]]