xún
inquire into
Phonosemantic compound. 言 represents the meaning and 旬 represents the sound.
Evolution
Seal script
Shuowen (~100 AD)
Clerical script
Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
Clerical script
Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)Regular script
ModernMost common words with 詢
Freq. | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
to consult | ||
to inquire | ||
to check | ||
to ask about | ||
to question |
Sources