慈 · Zhong Yao
Cí (2nd tone). The Shuowen: 「慈，爱也。从心兹聲」 — love, from heart (心) with 兹 (cí) for sound. The sense is tender, parental affection: 《礼记·内则》 「父子笃，兄弟睦，夫妇和，家之肥也」 frames the family love 慈 belongs to; 《孟子·离娄下》 「虽孝子慈孙，百世不能改」 pairs 慈 with 孝 (filial pie $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart