Memory phrase for the character: 侧

侧

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Meaning

the side, lateral, inclined

Pronunciation

cè, zè, zhāi

Explanation

 Left: person 亻, right: standard/rule 则 (money 贝 is cut/split 刂 by rules)

Mnemonic
 
The person observing the rules (=referee) stands at the side (of the play ground).

Radicals

亻 personThis radical is understood as an identical variant of "person" 人, and shows a person who stands with the legs apart. - This radical has several variation, i.e. a lying person , a sitting 匕 person.
则 rule, standard
贝 shell, moneyThis is simplified from 貝, which showed a cowries-shell 目 with two feelers/antennas 八 that was used as money.




 Vocabulary

侧重 cè zhòng  to place particular emphasis on
侧面 cè miàn  lateral side; side; aspect; profile
辗转反侧 zhǎn zhuǎn fǎn cè  to toss and turn restlessly (in the bed)
辗侧不寐 zhǎn cè bù mèi  to toss and turn in one's bed; unable to sleep (idiom)
辗侧不寐 zhǎn cè bù mèi  

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