[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #States-and-Conditions # 韫 yùn containing, storing ## Components [[韦 wéi]] [[韦 (wéi)]] [[日 rì]] [[日 (rì)]] [[皿 (mǐn)]] ## Meaning In contemporary usage, **韫 (yùn)** primarily retains its original meaning of containing or storing something valuable. It is often used in literary contexts to express the idea of holding or concealing something precious, such as wisdom, knowledge, or treasures. The character suggests a sense of preserving or keeping something important within. ## History The character **韫 (yùn)** is an ideogrammic compound. It consists of **韋 (wéi)**, which represents tanned leather used for wrapping items, and **品 (pǐn)**, which originally depicted giving food to prisoners, symbolizing compassion and benevolence. The combination suggests the idea of containing or storing something valuable. The traditional form **韞** has been simplified to **韫**. Its primary meaning is to contain or to store. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ? ### Seal Script ? ### Clerical Script ![[韫 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[韫 reg.svg]]