[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Time-and-Space # 春 chūn spring ## Components [[日 rì]] [[日 (rì)]] ## Meaning Today, the character "春" (chūn) primarily signifies "spring" in modern Chinese. It refers to the season of the year characterized by the blossoming of flowers, the emergence of new leaves, and warmer weather after winter. Additionally, it can symbolize renewal, vitality, and new beginnings in various contexts. ## History The character "春" (chūn) signifies the season of spring. In ancient times, its oracle bone script depicted the image of the sun rising from the grass and plants sprouting from the earth, symbolizing the warm sunlight and budding greenery of spring. Spring is the first season of the year, marked by the Chinese New Year festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm, symbolizing hope and new beginnings. It is a time of vitality and growth, often metaphorically associated with new life and love. In Chinese culture, the arrival of spring is heralded by the appearance of the North Star's handle pointing eastward, signaling the coming of the east wind. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[春oracular.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[春bronze 1.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[春seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[春cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[春reg.svg]]