捋
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Meaning: to smooth or arrange sth using one's fingers
💡 Think 'hand' + 'smooth' = using fingers to arrange, like stroking a cat.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 捋 (lǚ/luō) combines the hand radical 扌 with 寽 (lǚ), which originally depicted a hand smoothing feathers. It signifies using fingers to stroke or arrange something, like smoothing a beard or stripping leaves from a stem. Common in daily actions, it reflects a meticulous, careful motion.
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