弈
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Meaning: ancient name for go
💡 Picture two hands (廾) holding stones on a Go board (亦).
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Character Story & Explanation
弈 (yì) is the ancient Chinese name for the board game Go (围棋), predating the modern term. It symbolizes strategic thinking and was favored by scholars and nobility. The character combines '廾' (hands) and '亦' (also), picturing two players engaged in a game. Its use in classical texts like 'The Zuo Tradition' highlights its cultural depth.
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