屝
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Meaning: coarse
💡 Think of a 'fade' old door mat—coarse, worn, and made of natural fibers.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a dusty village in Yunnan, an elderly woman weaves a 屝 (fèi) — a coarse bamboo door mat — to shield her home from the summer heat. This rare character specifically refers to rough, makeshift doors or mats made of straw, bamboo, or reeds, often used in rural southern China. Unlike modern wooden doors, a 屝 symbolizes simplicity and resourcefulness, embodying the traditional craft of using natural materials for daily needs. It appears in classical texts but is seldom used today.
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