辛 (xīn)
- Part of speech
- Noun
Meanings
- An ancient punishment tool resembling a large knife with a sharp blade on top and a pointed wing below. It was used in ancient times to carve marks and write c…
- One of the ten Heavenly Stems (十天干) and associated with the Metal element in the Five Elements (五行为金).
- One of the five flavors (五味之一), representing the spicy or hot taste.
- Used in modern words to denote hardship or effort, such as '辛苦' (xīnkǔ, hard work) and '辛劳' (xīnláo, diligent labor).