常 · Cheng Miao (v2)
Cháng (2nd tone). The Shuowen Jiezi’s gloss is a surprise: 「常，下帬也。从巾尚声。裳，常或从衣」 — ‘the lower garment’; 常 and 裳 (skirt) were the same word, a piece of cloth. What is worn every day becomes what is done every day, and 常 slid from garment to co $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart