■ radical

zhù

to pray

How it’s built

Depicts a kneeling person (卩) opening their mouth (口) to offer good wishes. The 礻 component is often used in abstract/spiritual characters.

meaning

(spiritual); show; reveal — 礻 is a component form of 示.

iconic

mouth — Depicts a mouth offering good wishes.

iconic

person — Depicts a kneeling person opening their mouth.