旨

zhǐ
#1,683 most
frequent character
imperial decree, purport, aim

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

旨 shows a spoon entering a mouth, so it first meant eating a tasty meal. The mouth part later became 日. The sense 'main purpose' was borrowed for its sound, and from there came meaning, will, and decree.

Drawn as: spoon entering mouth

旨 as a component in other characters

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