Second, the running script of "Li"

Thirdly, the etymological evolution of "Li"

Li, Oracle Bone Inscriptions = (wood, tree)+(seed, offspring, figuratively speaking, seed), which indicates the fruit of the tree.

Original meaning of word formation: noun, sweet and sour fruit of deciduous trees with white flowers in spring and summer.

The inscriptions on bronze and seal script inherited the Oracle Bone Inscriptions glyph. Official script will be written in the form of seal script and will also be written in the form of seal script. It is speculated that plum trees with sweet and sour fruits were widely loved, planted and harvested in the ancient Central Plains, and prunes and dried vegetables were widely made by the people. Dried prunes and preserved prunes, sweet and sour, are delicious, produce saliva to quench thirst, relieve difficulties and fatigue, and are almost necessary condolences for long-distance travelers on foot in ancient times.

Therefore, giving dried plums and preserved plums to relatives and friends has become a popular custom and gradually evolved into an ancient cultural tradition; The word "luggage" has also evolved into a synonym for travel preparation in travelers' bags. ?

Extended data

The Combination Word of "Li"

I. Li Tao

In the Tang Dynasty, De Renjie recommended dozens of people such as Yao Chong to the imperial court, and they all became famous officials. Someone said to Sandy: All the peaches and plums in the world are under your door. See the article Zi Jian Tang Jiyuan was the emperor. Later, "peaches and plums" were used to refer to educated students: ~ all over the world.

Two. Luggage [xing Li]

1. Luggage, bedding, etc. I took it on a trip.

2. I did it, too Messenger.

Third, Li Si [s and l ǐ]

1. Official name. That's the manager.

2. Law enforcement and case solving.

Fourth, plums

1. plum tree.

2. The fruit of plum tree.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Li Hui

According to the ancient custom, women drink plum juice and wine in summer, which is called "Li Hui".

Baidu Encyclopedia-Li (Chinese Character)