捩
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Meaning: tear
💡 Imagine a hand (扌) twisting violently (戾) – 'twist' like 'wrench'.
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Character Story & Explanation
捩 (liè) means 'to twist' or 'to wrench', often implying a violent, forceful action. Composed of 扌 (hand) and 戾 (perverse, violent), it reflects the Chinese worldview that certain actions disrupt natural order. Used in contexts like physical twisting or emotional turmoil, it appears in classical literature and idioms.
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