winter

is composed of (end) and (ice). visually depicts a downward-facing foot, representing arrival, completion, or reaching the end, while depicts cracks in ice, representing coldness. designates the final season of the four seasons—a time that marks both the end of the year and a period of cold weather—representing winter.

Vocabulary of 冬

  • 冬至 (winter solstice)
  • 殘冬 (late winter)

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