幮
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Meaning: a kind of mosquito net
💡 Think 'choo' like 'choose'—you choose a net (幮) to keep mosquitoes away.
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Character Story & Explanation
On a sweltering summer evening in a Sichuan village, Grandma sets up a 幮 (chú) over her grandson's cradle. This traditional mosquito net, woven from fine gauze, is a common sight in rural Chinese homes, offering protection from insects while allowing airflow. The character combines the radical 巾 (cloth) with 廚 (kitchen), hinting at its domestic use. Though less common today, 幮 evokes nostalgia for simpler times.
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