sentence; a measure word for phrases; (句读) pauses in classical texts
句 is a sentence: 句子 'sentence', 造句 'to make a sentence', 句号 'full stop'.
GF0025–2021 character list · 二级WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
ZDIC header: 象形; the detailed source treats 句 as 形声，从口 and ties the old reading gōu to 钩/勾 'hook' — the bending-wrap origin. The modern shape wraps 口 in the 勹 frame.
WHOLE CHARACTER
sentence; a measure word for phrases; (句读) pauses in classical texts
句 is a sentence: 句子 'sentence', 造句 'to make a sentence', 句号 'full stop'.
ZDIC header: 象形; the detailed source treats 句 as 形声，从口 and ties the old reading gōu to 钩/勾 'hook' — the bending-wrap origin. The modern shape wraps 口 in the 勹 frame.
OUTER FRAME: THE WRAP PIECE
Notice this part of the shape; it is not taught as a separate word in this lesson.
In 句: outer frame: the wrap piece A bound wrapping form; shown as a written piece only.
INNER: THE MOUTH PIECE (ZDIC DETAILED ACCOUNT: 从口)
mouth; opening
Mouth/speech/opening clue; may also be a repeated visual element.
In 句: inner: the mouth piece (ZDIC detailed account: 从口) Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.
The detailed source ties the old gōu reading to 钩/勾 'hook'; today it survives in the ancient state name 高句骊. No learner words.
No common modern word is offered for this reading; the dictionary sense remains in Sources.
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