Dong Chinese dictionary

shòu

old age

The top component is a remnant of 老 (old). The origin of the bottom component is unclear.

Components

耂 Meaning component

lǎo

old

耂 is a component form of 老.

◎ Unknown component

characterless component

The meaning of this component is unclear.

Evolution

Bronze script

Late Western Zhou (~800 BC)

Seal script

Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical script

Jin dynasty (266-420 AD)

Regular script

Modern

Definitions

shòu

old age, long life; lifespan; long life; old age; age; life; birthday; funerary

Shòu

surname Shou

Most common words with 壽

Component uses

Sound component in 9 characters (0 verified)

Sources