Xiang variant

The Yupian, a Chinese character dictionary, records 𪏰 as an alternate writing of 香. Character histories show the 香 graph on oracle bones and bronze vessels, followed by seal script and later clerical handwriting. The Shuowen Jiezi, another early Chinese character dictionary, explains the graph as 黍 (millet) plus 甘 (sweet), linking its first sense to ripe grain’s aroma. In classical Chinese writing, 香 also describes tasty food or names incense; poetry can use it to praise someone’s qualities.