姒 Stroke Order

姒 Pronunciation: [sì] Meaning: 1. In ancient times, it referred to the elder brother's wife or the elder concubine. - Example: As per tradition, the wife of the elder brother is called "姒," while the younger wife is referred to as "娣." They are also referred to as "姒" amongst themselves. 2. In ancient times, it was used to refer to an elder sister. 3. A surname. 4. **Structure and Formation**: This character is a phonetic-ideographic compound, consisting of the radical for "female" (女) and an additional phonetic component. Examples of usage: - Regarding the terminology of familial relations: "The wife of the elder brother is referred to as 姒妇, while the younger one is called 娣妇." - In a historical context: It is noted in "尔雅·释亲" that "Sisters who share a husband refer to the elder sister as 姒 and the younger as 娣." Additional References: 1. From "尔雅·释亲": "The younger wife calls the elder wife '姒妇'." 2. From "左传·成公十一年": "I do not consider a concubine to be a 姒." 3. From "释名·释亲属": "A young woman refers to an older woman as 姒, indicating that she came first in familial obligations and respect." Use in Examples: - Like '姒娣' (sisters-in-law); '姒妇' (the elder wife in a polygamous setting).