宛
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Meaning: winding
💡 Imagine a roof (宀) over a winding road that bends like a snake (夗).
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Character Story & Explanation
In Beijing's ancient hutongs, you might hear locals describe a lane as 宛 (wǎn), meaning 'winding' or 'curving'. This character captures the meandering paths between traditional courtyard homes. Its radical 宀 (roof) suggests a covered or enclosed space, while the phonetic component 夗 hints at twisting. 宛 often appears in classical poetry to describe gentle bends in rivers or roads.
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