宗
The story of 宗
ancestor, clan
宗 is composed of 宀 and 示(altar). 宀 depicts the roof of a house, means family, 示 is an altar, an altar is placed inside a residence in order to pay respect to the ancestor.
Vocabulary of 宗
- 宗教 (religion)
- 祖宗 (ancestors)
宗
宗 is composed of 宀 and 示(altar). 宀 depicts the roof of a house, means family, 示 is an altar, an altar is placed inside a residence in order to pay respect to the ancestor.