TSUMUGU · B2 · 字
晉
晉 = 日 + 臸
ㄐㄧㄣˋ · jìn
verb — to advance, rise; (as name) the state/dynasty Jin
字源 FORM — what the parts do
臸義two arrows (至) reaching the mark
Two arrows striking home (臸) above the sun (日) — reaching, arriving, pressing forward. From advancing comes rising in rank: 晉升、晉級.
故事 STORY — a scene to remember it by
兩支箭(臸)齊齊射中靶心,箭尾還在顫——又往前進了一步。
Two arrows (臸) strike the mark together, their shafts still quivering — another step forward.
字源記憶法
意 · Meanings
(本義)進也— to advance, press forward
→晉升、晉級— to be promoted, rise in rank常用
⇒晉國、晉朝— the state / dynasty of Jin
(本義) original meaning · → ⇒ each arrow = one more step of extension