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戒 · Cheng Miao

Jiè (4th tone). The Shuowen: 「戒,警也。从廾持戈,以戒不虞」 — to guard against, shown as two hands (廾) holding a dagger-axe (戈) against the unexpected. The graph is vigilance made visible. Classical: 《论语·季氏》 「少之时,血气未定,戒之在色」 (guard against lust in youth); $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart