朢:
1. Same as "望" (to hope or to expect).
- Definition: This character is synonymous with "望," which means to hope, expect, or look forward to something.
2. Same as "望". In "Shuowen Jiezi" under the revolutionary section: "朢, the moon is full and it coincides with the sun, representing the morning audience with the ruler. It is composed of the moon, a subject, and the revolutionary character, which represents the court. The ancient script simplifies "朢".
- Definition: The character is described as a combination of "moon," "subject," and the element for "court," signifying a time when the moon is full in conjunction with the sun, symbolizing the morning meeting with the king or ruler. The ancient script version of "朢" is also simplified.