宫 · Zhang Zhi
Gōng (1st tone). The Shuowen reads 宫 (宮) as 「室也。从宀，躬省声」 — ‘a chamber; from 宀 (roof), with 躬 abbreviated as phonetic.’ It is the enclosed dwelling, and by rank the palace — the many-roofed seat of power. The 易经 turns it ominous: 《易经·困卦》 「入于其 $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart