dú
writing tablet
Phonosemantic compound. 片 represents the meaning and 卖 represents the sound. Simplified form of 牘.
Evolution
Seal script
Shuowen (~100 AD)Traditional script
ModernSimplified script
ModernMost common words with 牍
Freq. | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
documents | ||
verbose | ||
(of a text) very lengthy (idiom) | ||
paperwork | ||
red tape |