[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Quantity # 寸 cùn a traditional unit of length ## Components [[寸 (cùn)]] ## Meaning The character "寸" (cùn) refers to a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 33.3 millimeters. Additionally, it is used to describe small or short things. In Chinese medicine, "寸" also refers to a specific acupoint located one "cùn" away from the palm, towards the wrist. ## History The character "寸" originally represented a hand. In its seal script form, a small horizontal line was added on the left side, indicating the location one "cùn" below the wrist. "寸" originally referred to a length unit, approximately 33.3 millimeters. It is also used to describe extremely small or short things. In Chinese culture, "分寸" (fēn cùn), meaning "propriety and moderation," is derived from this concept. In Chinese medicine, "寸" is used to refer to a specific acupoint one "cùn" away from the palm, towards the wrist. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[寸 cùn - ora.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[寸 cùn - bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ？ ### Clerical Script ![[寸 cùn - cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[寸 cùn - reg.svg]]