拭
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: to wipe
💡 Think of 'she' (shì) wiping her tears gently with a hand (扌).
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Character Story & Explanation
拭 (shì) means 'to wipe' and is often used in formal or literary contexts, such as wiping tears or dust. Its radical 扌 (hand) indicates a hand action. Unlike common 擦 (cā), 拭 suggests a gentle, careful wiping motion.
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