尜
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Meaning: toy formed of a spindle with two sharp ends
💡 Two small (小) things on both sides of a stick: that's a 尜.
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Character Story & Explanation
尜 (gá) refers to a traditional Chinese toy shaped like a spindle with two pointed ends, similar to a double-headed top. It is twirled by rubbing between the palms or with a string. The character's structure—two smaller 小 radicals flanking a middle component—visually represents the toy's symmetric shape. This character is rarely used but embodies the Chinese appreciation for simple, handcrafted playthings that develop manual dexterity.
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