戗
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Meaning: contrary
💡 Imagine a spear (戈) going the opposite way (仓) — that's 戗 (contrary).
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Character Story & Explanation
The Chinese character 戗 (qiāng) means "contrary" or "opposing." It combines the radical 戈 (gē), "spear," suggesting conflict, with the phonetic component 仓 (cāng). Historically, 戗 described going against the grain or opposing something, often used in contexts like wind or direction. Its usage appears in classical texts and modern terms like 戗风 (against the wind). The character reflects a sense of resistance or disagreement.
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