扽
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Meaning: to yank
💡 Think of 'den' as 'dense'—you need a dense, sharp pull.
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Character Story & Explanation
扽 (dèn) means 'to yank' or 'to pull sharply'. It is a colloquial verb used in northern Chinese dialects, often for tugging a rope or cloth to straighten it. This character reflects the practical, action-oriented nature of everyday Chinese life, where precise, forceful movements are described vividly.
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