What is the structure of shield?
In the structure of Chinese characters, "Dun" is a typical ideographic character, and its structure and evolution process reflect the cultural and military characteristics of ancient China. This article will present the relevant content of the word "Dun" in a structured manner from four aspects: glyph analysis, historical evolution, modern usage and related hot topics.
1. Font structure and evolution

"Shield" is composed of "factory" (representing the side) and "十" (symbolizing the hand-held protective tool), which is like the pictogram of holding a shield in oracle bone inscriptions. Here is its structural breakdown:
| parts | meaning |
|---|---|
| factory | side or occlusion |
| ten | hand tools |
2. The “shield” in history
From Shang and Zhou bronze inscriptions to Qin bamboo slips, the shape of the word "shield" has been gradually simplified, but the meaning of protection has always remained the same. The following table compares writing styles in different periods:
| period | glyph | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle |
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