唐

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Tang dynasty (618-907), surname Tang

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

唐 has mouth 口 and 庚 gēng marking the sound; the link is not clear in Mandarin. It first meant big words or boasting, then grew to exaggerate or boast. The Tang Dynasty sense was borrowed for its sound.

唐 as a component in other characters

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