幋
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Meaning: large scarf
💡 Think 'pan' as a large 'scarf' that covers your head like a hood.
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Character Story & Explanation
幋 (pán) refers to a large scarf or kerchief, historically used in ancient China to cover the head or neck. Unlike modern scarves, it was often draped over the head like a hood. It appears in classical texts but is rarely used today. Culturally, it resembles a bandana or a simple veil in Western fashion.
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