The character 思 sī, to think, is formed by, 心 xīn, heart and 田 tián, field. Bizarre? Yes and no. For aesthetic reasons or convenience or for fluidity in writing with the brush, some characters have lost a line, a dot, or have even given way to others. Let’s go back to the origin of 思 :
An ancient writing includes the heart at the bottom and the brain:
. The brain handles reason, and the heart controls feelings. 囟 xìn has a sense of fontanelle. It has lost its place over the centuries to 田, which is simpler to write.
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29 July 2020