U+548C "和" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
和
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U+548C "和" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a fundamental ideograph in the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean writing systems that primarily conveys the concepts of harmony, peace, and togetherness. In Chinese, it is pronounced "hé" and is central to philosophical ideas like harmony with nature and social cohesion, appearing in common words such as "和平" (hépíng, peace) and "和諧" (héxié, harmony). In Japanese, it is read as "wa" or "ka" and is a key component of the term "大和" (Yamato), the ancient name for Japan, symbolizing cultural unity. This character also functions as a measure word in Chinese and is frequently used in names, historical texts, and modern contexts to denote agreement or sum. Overall, "和" represents a deep-seated cultural value of balance and cooperation across East Asian societies.