assorted

is composed of the radical of (person) and (ten). In the decimal system, marks the end of a stage and carries the meanings of completeness, gathering, and concentration. The original meaning of is a unit of organization in the ancient army, so named because it consisted of ten people. Later, extended to the meaning of numerous and of mixed variety.

Vocabulary of 什

  • 什菜 (mixed vegetables)
  • 什錦 (assortment)

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