[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #Motion-Conditions # 更 gèng further; even more ## Components [[一 (yī)]] [[一 yī]] [[曰 yuē]] [[曰 (yuē)]] [[乂 yì]] ## Meaning Today, the character "更" (gèng) is primarily used as an adverb to express the idea of "even more" or "further." It indicates intensification or enhancement in various contexts. For example, in slogans or advertisements, it might signify improvement or advancement, as in "更高，更快，更强" (Higher, Faster, Stronger), reflecting the aspiration for progress or excellence. ## History The character "更" (gèng) is a logographic character and a phonetic compound. Its original meaning is "to correct" or "to make someone change their behavior." In its ancient form, the top part represents a person's hand holding a whip, while the bottom part symbolizes brightness or light. Together, they depict a person using a whip to discipline someone, urging them to correct their behavior. "更" can also mean "to replace" or "to substitute." Additionally, in ancient times, it was used to indicate a unit of time equivalent to two hours during the night, with five such units constituting the entire night. Nowadays, "更" is often used as an adverb with the pronunciation "gēng," meaning "even more" or "further." For example, in the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger), "更" conveys the idea of striving for "higher, faster, and stronger." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[更oracular 1.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[更bronze 1.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[更seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[更cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[更reg.svg]]