拊
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Meaning: pat
💡 Imagine patting a friend's shoulder (扌) with a soft 'fu' sound: 拊.
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Character Story & Explanation
拊 (fǔ) originally depicted a hand (扌) gently tapping, as in patting a child's back. It often implies a soothing or encouraging touch, not a forceful strike. In classical texts, 拊 appears in idioms like 拊掌 (clap hands) and 拊髀 (slap thigh), expressing joy or excitement. Its cultural nuance lies in conveying comfort or approval through gentle physical contact.
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