挟
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Meaning: to clasp under the arm
💡 Hand (扌) clamping (夹) something under your arm.
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Character Story & Explanation
Unearthing the character 挟 (xié), we find the radical 扌 (hand) alongside 夹 (to clamp). It originally depicted clasping something under the arm, as ancient warriors might hold a sword. Today, it extends to 'coerce' or 'harbor', revealing a hidden grip on power or resentment.
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