抴
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Meaning: to pull
💡 Imagine pulling a stubborn 'ye' (yè) horse by the reins.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Beijing market, a vendor 抴 (yè) a reluctant donkey by its rope, coaxing it forward. This rare character means 'to pull' or 'to drag,' often with effort or resistance. Though not common in modern Chinese, it appears in classical texts and compounds like 抴引 (to pull). Its radical is the hand (扌), reinforcing its physical action.
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