拎
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Meaning: to lift up; to carry in one's hand
💡 Imagine 'lin' as lifting a bag with your 'lin'gering hand.
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Character Story & Explanation
拎 (līn) captures the action of lifting or carrying something with a hand, often a bag or object with a handle. The radical 扌 (hand) hints at manual action. In Chinese culture, 拎 implies a casual, effortless lift—like carrying groceries or a handbag. It reflects a practical, everyday motion that is precise yet common.
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