师

師
Shi1
#333 most
frequent character
surname Shi

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

师 is made of 𠂤, now written 师 without 帀, and 帀. Both parts supply the sound, and both once stood alone for this word in oracle bone writing. The first sense was 'army' or military personnel. From there it grew to 'knowledgeable person' and 'expert'.

师 as a component in other characters

sound4 characters
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