How to Say
How to Write
jué
Radical: 扌 7 strokes
Meaning: to pick out
💡 Imagine a hand (扌) decisively picking out (抉) a gem from a pile—sharp and clear.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

抉 (jué) meaning in English —

The character 抉 (jué) means 'to pick out' or 'to select,' often implying a decisive, even surgical, choice. Composed of 扌 (hand) and 夬 (decisive), it reflects the Chinese worldview that true selection requires action and clarity. Used in contexts like 抉择 (choice) and 摘抉 (to pick out), it emphasizes the importance of discernment in decision-making.

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