U+578B "型" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+578B "型" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily means "type," "model," "pattern," or "mold." It is composed of two main components: the radical "土" (earth or ground) and the phonetic element "刑," though its structure conveys the idea of shaping or forming something according to a standard. Commonly used in modern Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, it appears in words like "类型" (type) and "模型" (model), and it also plays a key role in technical and industrial contexts, such as "型号" (model number). The character reflects the conceptual blend of material foundation and structured design inherent in its meaning.