弭
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Meaning: to stop
💡 Imagine a bow unstrung (弓) to stop (弭) tension.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 弭 (mǐ) originally depicted a bow with its string removed, symbolizing the cessation of tension. Its radical 弓 (bow) hints at this martial origin. In modern usage, it primarily means 'to stop' or 'to eliminate', often in contexts of ending conflicts or calamities. For example, 弭兵 means 'to cease war', reflecting its historical use in peace negotiations.
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