ankh

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /æŋk/    美 /ɑ(ː)ŋk/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
    — On temple wall paintings, the ankh is often seen being carried by gods who hold it up to the nose of the pharaoh. This gesture symbolizes the offering of the "breath of life" or eternity. Sometimes the pharaoh is also depicted with a stream of water in the form of ankhs being poured over him during a purification ritual.
  2. A tau cross.

词形变化

ankhs plural onch alternative

词汇关系

相关词
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词源

From Egyptian anx-Z1 (ꜥnḫ, “life, to live, symbol for life”).
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