《Meet the Chinese Characters》E21
dog
This symbol is obviously a beast. It has its mouth open and its back arched, looking eager to try. It is “dog”.In human society three to four thousand years ago, dogs were already good friends of humans. The ancients created a word specifically for them, which shows their status.Dogs are humans' hunting tools because they have a keen sense of smell, extraordinary hearing, and their explosive power and agility far exceed those of humans.
