end

Similar to (tree), with an extra line at the top. Depicts the top end of a tree.

Evolution

末 Bronze script Late Spring and Autumn (~500 BC)

Bronze script

Late Spring and Autumn (~500 BC)
末 Seal script Shuowen (~100 AD)

Seal script

Shuowen (~100 AD)
末 Clerical script Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical script

Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
末 Regular script Modern

Regular script

Modern
Definitions

 

final, last, end; insignificant; tip; end; final stage; latter part; inessential detail; powder; dust; opera role of old man

Most common words with 末
Freq.
Word
Meaning

tip

周末

weekend

末日

end

粉末

dust

芥末

mustard

Component uses

Sound component in 5 characters (1 verified)