明 · Cai Yong (v3)
Ming (2nd tone). The Shuowen Jiezi gives 「明, 照也」 — to illuminate. The older form 朙 pairs 月 (moon) with 囧 (a latticed window), moonlight through the casement; the common form joins 日 and 月, ‘sun and moon’. The Appended Statements say 「日月相推, $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart