[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #States-and-Conditions # 多 duō many; numerous ## Components [[夕 (xī)]] ## Meaning The character "多" means "many" or "numerous" and is used to indicate a large quantity or a high degree of something. It can also imply abundance, excess, or surplus. Additionally, it can mean "only" or "just" in certain contexts. ## History The character "多" originally depicted two pieces of meat placed side by side, representing abundance or surplus. Over time, its meaning extended to "many" or "numerous". In its current form, it consists of two overlapping "夕" characters. It signifies abundance, surplus, or excess, and can also imply praise or approval. Additionally, it can mean "only" or "just" in certain contexts. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[多oracular.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[多bronze.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[多seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[多cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[多reg.svg]]