捂
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Meaning: to enclose
💡 Imagine your hand (扌) saying 'wu' (吾) to cover something.
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Character Story & Explanation
捂 (wǔ) combines the hand radical 扌 with 吾 (wú, 'I/we'), suggesting a hand covering or enclosing something. It conveys physical actions like covering the mouth or ears, and metaphorically represents concealing emotions or secrets. In Chinese culture, 捂 reflects the value of restraint and protecting inner thoughts.
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