HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
去
To go, to leave, past (time), to remove
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 去 look like this?
The character consists of 土 (earth/soil) on top and 厶 (private/cocoon) on the bottom. Originally, it depicted a person leaving a cave or a vessel with a lid being removed, symbolizing 'departing' or 'going away'.