尌
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Meaning: standing up
💡 Think of a drum (壴) set up by a hand (寸) — drum stands upright, like you standing tall.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing park, you'll see older folks practicing the slow, deliberate movements of tai chi. When they hold a posture like 'Single Whip,' they are 尌 (shù) — standing firm and upright. This rare character, composed of 壴 (drum) atop 寸 (inch/hand), originally depicted a hand setting up a drum. Today, it symbolizes stability and readiness, often used in classical texts and calligraphy to convey a dignified stance.
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