夒
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Meaning: a kind of gibbon
💡 Imagine a 'naughty' gibbon swinging through trees; '夒' sounds like 'now' - it's active now!
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Character Story & Explanation
夒 (náo) is an archaic Chinese character referring to a type of gibbon, often depicted in ancient texts as a lively, intelligent primate. It appears in classical literature like the Shan Hai Jing, symbolizing agility and the wildness of nature. The character is extremely rare today, primarily used in historical or zoological contexts.
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