抌
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: to strike forcefully; to stab
💡 Think 'dǎn' as 'dawn'—a forceful strike at break of day.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the ancient character 抌 (dǎn), we find it composed of the hand radical 扌 and a phonetic component 冘. Its original meaning, 'to strike forcefully' or 'to stab,' evokes a vivid image of a decisive, penetrating action. This character appears in classical texts, often describing aggressive movements in warfare or ritual. Its rarity in modern Chinese makes it a fossilized relic, offering a glimpse into the physicality of ancient language.
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