垩
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Meaning: to whitewash
💡 Imagine 'A' (垩) shaped ladder leaning against earth (土) to whitewash walls.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a small village in northern China, an old farmer named Mr. Li carefully applies a mixture of lime and water to the walls of his house. This act is called 垩 (è), meaning 'to whitewash'—a traditional method to brighten and disinfect walls. The character combines 土 (earth) as radical, reflecting the use of lime from earth, and 亚 (second) hinting at the secondary layer. Whitewashing is not just cosmetic; it symbolizes renewal and protection against pests in rural homes.
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