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Meaning: to bend the wrist
💡 Imagine 'wàn' as a wrist 'wan'ting to bend.
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Character Story & Explanation
At a lively Chinese tea ceremony, the host deftly 捥 (wàn) his wrist to pour steaming jasmine tea into tiny cups, a graceful motion essential for proper serving. This character specifically means to bend the wrist, often implying a quick, skillful twist. It appears in contexts like wrist exercises or martial arts moves, highlighting the precision and control valued in Chinese culture.
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