滴

drip

滴 is composed of the radical 水 (water) and 啇 (essence). 啇 conveys the authority of a monarch's words, implying a focus or central point. When a drop of water falls, it first condenses toward its center; thus, 滴 is used to represent this action or a droplet of liquid.

Vocabulary of 滴

  • 滴淚 (shedding tears)
  • 水滴 (water drop)

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