[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Pronouns # 每 měi every; each time ## Components [[母 (mǔ)]] [[母 mǔ]] [[一 yī]] [[一 (yī)]] [[左点 ((zuǒ diǎn))]] ## Meaning Today, the character "每 (měi)" is primarily used as an adverb to indicate frequency or repetition, meaning "every" or "each time." For example, it can be found in phrases like "每次 (měi cì)" meaning "every time" or "each time." ## History The character "每 (měi)" depicts a woman kneeling with adornments on her head and two breasts on her chest. Originally, it symbolized the early growth of plants or grass. Over time, it came to represent the idea of "every" or "each time." In ancient texts, it was used to describe lush vegetation. In contemporary usage, "每" functions primarily as an adverb, indicating frequency or repetition, such as in the phrase "每每得手" meaning "succeed every time." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[每oracular 1.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[每 bronze 1.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[每seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[每cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[每reg.svg]]