忍 · Zhong Yao (v2)
忍 (rěn, 3rd tone) is glossed by the Shuowen Jiezi as 能也。从心刃聲 — ‘to be able; from 心 (heart) and 刃 (blade) as sound,’ picturing a blade at the heart: to bear. Duan Yucai notes 能 here means 能耐, endurance — both ‘dare to kill’ and ‘dare not to $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart