扈
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Meaning: retinue
💡 Think: 'Who follows the door (户)? The retinue (扈)!'
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Character Story & Explanation
扈 (hù) means 'retinue' or 'attendant', often referring to followers in an entourage. Its radical 户 (door) suggests a household, hinting at personal service. Historically, 扈 appears in terms like 扈从 (hùcóng, retinue) and was a feudal state in ancient China. It reflects hierarchical social structures where loyalty and service were valued.
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