捅
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Meaning: to poke; to jab
💡 Imagine finger poking a hole through a drum (桶 sounds like tǒng).
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Character Story & Explanation
捅 (tǒng) means to poke or jab with a pointed object, like a finger or stick. It often implies a sudden or forceful action, sometimes causing damage or revealing something hidden. Used in daily speech, it can also mean to disclose a secret or stir up trouble, similar to 'poking a hornet's nest' in English.
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