拚
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Meaning: to strive for
💡 Picture a hand (扌) putting on a cap (弁) before a fight—ready to strive.
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Character Story & Explanation
拚 (pàn) means 'to strive for' or 'to go all out.' Composed of 扌 (hand) and 弁 (cap), it evokes the image of a hand adjusting a cap before battle—a gesture of readiness and determination. In Chinese culture, 拚 embodies the spirit of perseverance against odds, often used in contexts of hard work or struggle.
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