弘
hóng
#2,613 most
frequent character
great, liberal
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
弘 has 弓 gōng as the sound part; 厶 is now an empty part that was once 口 mouth. It first meant a massive sound. The sense grew to great or grand, and then magnificent.
弘 as a component in other characters
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