“生”字最早见于甲骨文。它的本义是草木从土里生长出来，象征着生命的起源和成长。在甲骨文中，“生”字的字形下方有一条横画，代表地面，上方有一个分叉，代表植物的枝叶，合在一起的意思就是从土中生出了一株嫩苗。
The character "生" (sheng) first appeared in oracle bone script. Its original meaning refers to plants growing from the soil, symbolizing the origin and growth of life. In the oracle bone script, the character "生" is composed of a horizontal line at the bottom, representing the ground, and a branching shape at the top, representing the branches and leaves of plants. Together, they symbolize the growth of a tender sprout from the soil.
后来，“生”字逐渐引申为生育、养育的含义，如“父母生育我”。它还可以用作名词，泛指有生命力的东西，如“众生”。此外，“生”也用于表示生存的状态，如“生活”。
Over time, the meaning of "生" expanded to include the concept of giving birth or nurturing, as in "父母生育我" (parents gave birth to me). It can also be used as a noun to refer to things that are alive, such as in the term "众生" (all living beings). In addition, "生" is used to represent the state of existence, as in "生活" (life).
由此可见，“生”字是一个充满生命力和活力的汉字，古往今来，始终承载着人们对生命的敬畏和热爱，更蕴含了人们对生活的深刻理解和追求。
Thus, the character "生" is full of vitality and energy, carrying throughout history the reverence and love people have for life, and reflecting a deep understanding and pursuit of living.
责编：赵骏逸
