扃
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Meaning: to shut or bolt a door
💡 Imagine a door with a latch: 'jiōng' sounds like 'jong' as in a door 'jong' shut.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a traditional Chinese courtyard house, you might see an elderly man carefully 扃 (jiōng) the wooden gate before nightfall. This character means to shut or bolt a door, often with a latch or bar. It appears in classical texts and idioms, evoking a sense of security and closure. Though rarely used in modern speech, it carries a poetic, nostalgic flavor.
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