[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Natural-World \ #Animals # 龟 guī turtle; longevity ## Components [[⺈ (dāo)]] [[电 diàn]] ## Meaning Today, the character "龟" (guī) primarily symbolizes longevity or endurance, often associated with the metaphorical lifespan of a turtle. It can also represent the physical shell of a turtle. ## History The character "龟" originally depicted a turtle, representing longevity and endurance. Its form resembles a turtle with a shell, legs, and a tail. In ancient times, "龟" primarily referred to turtles. Over time, it also came to signify a turtle's shell and was occasionally used in derogatory terms. Today, it symbolizes longevity, often associated with the metaphorical endurance of a turtle. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[龟 ora.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[龟 bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[龟 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[龟 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[龟 reg.svg]]