弇
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Meaning: to cover
💡 Think of 'yawn' — covering your mouth when yawning.
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Character Story & Explanation
Archaeologically, 弇 (yǎn) depicts a covering over a vessel, symbolizing concealment. In ancient texts, it describes covering or hiding, often used in contexts of obscuring light or truth. Its radical 廾 (two hands) suggests the action of covering with hands. Rarely used today, it appears in classical literature and names.
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