弫
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Meaning: impactful
💡 Bow (弓) + person (㐱) = impactful like a drawn bowstring.
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Character Story & Explanation
弫 (zhěn) is a rare Chinese character meaning 'impactful' or 'forceful'. It is composed of 弓 (bow) and 㐱 (person), suggesting the force of a drawn bow. In classical texts, it describes actions with great impact, akin to Western concepts like 'punch' or 'strike' in martial arts. Its usage is largely literary.
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