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The Shuōwén Seal form of 微(𢕧) wéi/wēi ‘hidden/secret (deeds/inspection)’ combines 彳() chì ‘left footstep; walk slowly’, and 𢼸() wéi/wēi (phonosemantic); formerly wr. 𢼸. | The Shuōwén Seal form of 微(𢕧) wéi/wēi ‘hidden/secret (deeds/inspection)’ combines 彳() chì ‘left footstep; walk slowly’, and 𢼸() wéi/wēi (phonosemantic); formerly wr. 𢼸. | ||
| − | Note: For the meaning of 彳 in 微, cf. 微行 wēixíng ‘travel incognito’ (of emperor/superior, making | + | Note: For the meaning of 彳 in 微, cf. 微行 wēixíng ‘travel incognito’ (of emperor/superior, making surprise inspection). |
Compare: 徽() huī ‘emblem/insignia/badge’, in which 糸 (sī) ‘silk/thread’, and 微(𢕧) wéi (abbrev. phonetic). | Compare: 徽() huī ‘emblem/insignia/badge’, in which 糸 (sī) ‘silk/thread’, and 微(𢕧) wéi (abbrev. phonetic). | ||
HDC: 隱行 : 阴德, 不为人知的美行; 暗中去做 | HDC: 隱行 : 阴德, 不为人知的美行; 暗中去做 | ||
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