How to Say
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jié
Meaning: wipe
💡 Imagine a cloth (巾) wiping a spot clean - 幯 as 'wipe'.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

幯 (jié) meaning in English —

Excavated from ancient texts, 幯 (jié) means 'wipe' or 'rub clean.' Its radical is 巾 (cloth), suggesting a cloth used for cleaning. This rare character appears in classical Chinese, evoking the simple yet essential act of wiping away dirt. Its strokes are unknown, but its meaning persists as a testament to daily life in ancient China.

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