彰

clear, manifest

彰 is composed of 章 (seal) and 彡 (stripe). 章 depicts the action of carving a seal with a cutting tool, while 彡 represents three stripes—both carrying the sense of being prominent or distinct. Therefore, 彰 means manifest, prominent, or to make visible.

Vocabulary of 彰

  • 彰顯 (manifest)
  • 昭彰 (illustrious)
  • 表彰 (commend)

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