墩
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Meaning: block
💡 Think of a 'dune' of earth (土) that forms a block (墩).
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Character Story & Explanation
墩 (dūn) means a block or mound of earth, often used for seating or as a base. In Chinese culture, stone or wood 墩 (dūn) blocks are commonly placed at temple gates or gardens, similar to Western stone benches or pedestals. The radical 土 (earth) highlights its connection to soil. It also appears in place names like 墩子 (dūnzi, small mound).
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