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