[[Characters]]
#Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Properties
# 鲜 xiān
fresh; brighted-color; delicacy
## Components
[[鱼 yú]]
[[羊 yáng]]
## Meaning
The character 鲜 (xiān) nowadays primarily means "fresh" or "delicious." It is often used to describe the freshness of food, especially ingredients, and can also imply that something is tasty or has a savory flavor. Additionally, 鲜 can be used to indicate something new or novel. Here are some common usages:
1. **新鲜 (xīnxiān)** - Fresh (e.g., fresh vegetables, fresh air)
2. **鲜美 (xiānměi)** - Delicious, tasty (e.g., delicious food)
3. **鲜花 (xiānhuā)** - Fresh flowers
4. **鲜艳 (xiānyàn)** - Bright, vivid (often used to describe colors)
In summary, 鲜 conveys the qualities of freshness, tastiness, and newness.
## History
The character 鲜 (xiān) is a compound ideogram, which means it is made up of elements that hint at its meaning. It is composed of the elements 魚 (鱼 yú), meaning "fish," and 羊 (yáng), meaning "sheep." The combination of these elements suggests the idea of a fish that tastes delicious, symbolizing something fresh and tasty. In simplified Chinese, 鮮 is written as 鲜. Originally, the character referred specifically to fresh fish but has since extended to mean anything that is fresh.
## Evolution
### Oracular Script
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### Bronze Script
![[鲜 bronce.svg]]
### Seal Script
![[鲜 sello.svg]]
### Clerical Script
![[鲜 cle.svg]]
### Regular Script
![[鲜 reg.svg]]