持 · Zhang Zhi (v2)
Chí (2nd tone). The Shuowen: 「持，握也。从手寺聲」 — to grasp, from hand (手) with 寺 (sì, ‘to serve/hold’) for sound. The sense is sustained hold: 《论语》 「持满」 (keep the full vessel from spilling — governed by 持盈); 《道德经》 「持之以恒」 (persist); and 持 is ‘maint $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart