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| − | <WL>利 [lì] | + | <WL>利 [lì] benefit/profit/gain (利益 lìyì); 利用 use/utilize; 胜利 win/triumph; 权利 right/privilege; 锋利 sharp@@; (HDZ:) … |
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The Shuōwén Seal form of 利() lì ‘sharp; smooth (cutting), successful; reap/harvest/profit’ combines 和(咊) hé ‘plentiful grain’ (abbrev. to 禾), and 刂(刀 dāo) ‘knife’; a well-tempered/sharpened blade cuts smoothly, reaps grain with minimal effort, for successful harvest; formerly wr. 𥝢() with the old form of 刀(𠚣) dāo ‘knife’, suggesting a hooked/serrated reaping hook/sickle; cf. 黎(𪏵) lí. | The Shuōwén Seal form of 利() lì ‘sharp; smooth (cutting), successful; reap/harvest/profit’ combines 和(咊) hé ‘plentiful grain’ (abbrev. to 禾), and 刂(刀 dāo) ‘knife’; a well-tempered/sharpened blade cuts smoothly, reaps grain with minimal effort, for successful harvest; formerly wr. 𥝢() with the old form of 刀(𠚣) dāo ‘knife’, suggesting a hooked/serrated reaping hook/sickle; cf. 黎(𪏵) lí. | ||
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