[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #Human-Body # 足 zú foot; enough ## Components [[足 (zù)]] ## Meaning - "足" (zú) means "foot" or "sufficient" in English. - As a noun, it refers to the lower extremity of the leg, typically including the foot and ankle. - As an adjective, it signifies "enough" or "sufficient," indicating an adequate or satisfactory amount. ## History - The character "足" originated as a pictograph of a footprint or a standing person, with the "⻊" component representing the foot or leg and the "口" component providing the phonetic element. - In ancient oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions, the character had a more pictographic representation of a foot, often with toes indicated. - Over time, the character underwent simplification and standardization, resulting in its current form used in modern Chinese writing. The simplification process aimed to make the character easier to write and recognize while preserving its essential meaning. ### Oracular Script ![[足 ora 2.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[足 bron 2.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[足 seal 2.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[足 cle 2.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[足 reg 2.svg]]